Acting
Helen Siff
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.
Filmography
Good Trouble
Series · 2019
S.W.A.T.
Series · 2017
Hail, Caesar!
Film · 2016
The Wrong Roommate
Film · 2016
The Christmas Gift
Film · 2015
Mom
Series · 2013
Modern Family
Series · 2009
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Film · 2008
The Lost
Film · 2006
My Name Is Earl
Series · 2005
The Tracy Morgan Show
Series · 2003
Scrubs
Series · 2001
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Series · 2000
Strong Medicine
Series · 2000
Will & Grace
Series · 1998
Felicity
Series · 1998
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Series · 1997
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
Film · 1996
Spin City
Series · 1996
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Film · 1994
Ellen
Series · 1994
Sister, Sister
Series · 1994
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Film · 1992
Mad About You
Series · 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Series · 1989
For Keeps
Film · 1988
Big Top Pee-wee
Film · 1988
Earth Girls Are Easy
Film · 1988
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Film · 1987
Her Secret Life
Film · 1987
Married... with Children
Series · 1987
Married... with Children
Series · 1987
There Must Be a Pony
Film · 1986
Lots of Luck
Film · 1985
The Karate Kid
Film · 1984
White Dog
Film · 1982
Murder in Texas
Series · 1981
Knots Landing
Series · 1979
Lou Grant
Series · 1977