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.
Acting
Movie
The Karate Kid
as Cashier
1984
Movie
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
as Mrs. Skitzer
2008
Movie
Hail, Caesar!
as Malibu Maid
2016
TV
Modern Family
as Traveler
2009
TV
S.W.A.T.
as Shirley
2017
TV
Married... with Children
as Leona
1987
TV
Married... with Children
as Leonna
1987
TV
My Name Is Earl
as Waitress
2005
TV
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Weinblatt's Mother
2000
TV
Mom
as Nikki (voice)
2013
TV
Will & Grace
as Josie
1998
Movie
Earth Girls Are Easy
as Mamie
1988
Movie
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
as Shushing Lady
1994
TV
Spin City
as Woman on TV
1996
Movie
White Dog
as Pound Operator
1982
TV
Mad About You
as Female Teacher
1992
TV
Good Trouble
as Older Woman
2019
Movie
For Keeps
as Landlady
1988
Movie
Big Top Pee-wee
1988
TV
Sister, Sister
as Rose
1994
TV
Scrubs
as Patient
2001
TV
Felicity
as Food Service Employee
1998
Movie
The Lost
as Jane Pye
2006
TV
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")
1997