
Actor
Helen Siff
Born 1937 · Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA
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.
Acting

Modern Family
Traveler · 2009

The Karate Kid
Cashier · 1984

S.W.A.T.
Shirley · 2017

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Weinblatt's Mother · 2000

Married... with Children
Leona · 1987

My Name Is Earl
Waitress · 2005

Hail, Caesar!
Malibu Maid · 2016

You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Mrs. Skitzer · 2008

Mom
Nikki (voice) · 2013

Will & Grace
Josie · 1998

Spin City
Woman on TV · 1996

Good Trouble
Older Woman · 2019

Scrubs
Patient · 2001

White Dog
Pound Operator · 1982

Mad About You
Female Teacher · 1992

Sister, Sister
Rose · 1994

Earth Girls Are Easy
Mamie · 1988

For Keeps
Landlady · 1988

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Shushing Lady · 1994

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game") · 1997

Felicity
Food Service Employee · 1998

Knots Landing
Miss. Flider · 1979

Lou Grant
Waitress · 1977

Ellen
Sharon · 1994