Helen Siff
Acting Born Jan 1, 1937 Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA 24 credits
Biography
Helen Siff (June 2, 1937 – December 18, 2025) was an American character actress. She was known for roles in numerous films including The Karate Kid (1984), You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008), and Hail, Caesar! (2016). She was born in Woodmere, New York, on June 2, 1937. She died from complications of surgery in Los Angeles on December 18, 2025, at the age of 88.
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Full filmography
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Shirley
- Modern Family (2009) as Traveler
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Weinblatt's Mother
- Married... with Children (1987) as Leona
- Married... with Children (1987) as Leonna
- Scrubs (2001) as Patient
- Mom (2013) as Nikki (voice)
- Strong Medicine (2000)
- Knots Landing (1979) as Miss. Flider
- Will & Grace (1998) as Josie
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Waitress
- Mad About You (1992) as Female Teacher
- Lou Grant (1977) as Waitress
- Ellen (1994) as Sharon
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Rose
- Spin City (1996) as Woman on TV
- Good Trouble (2019) as Older Woman
- Felicity (1998) as Food Service Employee
- Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Admitting Clerk
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")
- The Karate Kid (1984) as Cashier
- You Don't Mess with the Zohan (2008) as Mrs. Skitzer
- Hail, Caesar! (2016) as Malibu Maid
- The Tracy Morgan Show (2003) as Jury Foreman