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Helen Siff

Bio: 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)
Born: Fri, Jan 01 1937
Birthplace: Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Dec 18 2025
Helen Siff is 88 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Hail, Caesar!
Hail, Caesar!
Helen Siff was 79 in Hail, Caesar! as 'Malibu Maid'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 2016
Poster of The Wrong Roommate
The Wrong Roommate
Helen Siff was 79 in The Wrong Roommate as 'Margaret'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 2016
Poster of The Christmas Gift
The Christmas Gift
Helen Siff was 78 in The Christmas Gift as 'Magaret'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 2015
Poster of You Don't Mess with the Zohan
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Helen Siff was 71 in You Don't Mess with the Zohan as 'Mrs. Skitzer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of The Lost
The Lost
Helen Siff was 69 in The Lost as 'Jane Pye'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2006
Poster of Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
Helen Siff was 59 in Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe as 'Mrs. Mandelbaum'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 21 1996
Poster of City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Helen Siff was 57 in City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold as 'Shushing Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1994
Poster of From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Helen Siff was 55 in From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One as 'Lena Bowden'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1992
Poster of Earth Girls Are Easy
Earth Girls Are Easy
Helen Siff was 51 in Earth Girls Are Easy as 'Mamie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1988
Poster of Big Top Pee-wee
Big Top Pee-wee
Helen Siff was 51 in Big Top Pee-wee
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 22 1988
Poster of For Keeps
For Keeps
Helen Siff was 51 in For Keeps as 'Landlady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of Her Secret Life
Her Secret Life
Helen Siff was 50 in Her Secret Life as 'Secretary'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Helen Siff was 50 in Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 1987
Poster of There Must Be a Pony
There Must Be a Pony
Helen Siff was 49 in There Must Be a Pony as 'Woman at Airport'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 05 1986
Poster of Lots of Luck
Lots of Luck
Helen Siff was 48 in Lots of Luck
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1985
Poster of The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
Helen Siff was 47 in The Karate Kid as 'Cashier'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1984
Poster of White Dog
White Dog
Helen Siff was 45 in White Dog as 'Pound Operator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 1982

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.
Helen Siff was 80+ in S.W.A.T. as 'Shirley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 02 2017
Poster of Mom
Mom
Helen Siff was 76+ in Mom as 'Nikki (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2013
Poster of Modern Family
Modern Family
Helen Siff was 72+ in Modern Family as 'Traveler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 2009
Poster of My Name Is Earl
My Name Is Earl
Helen Siff was 68+ in My Name Is Earl as 'Waitress'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 2005
Poster of The Tracy Morgan Show
The Tracy Morgan Show
Helen Siff was 66+ in The Tracy Morgan Show as 'Jury Foreman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of Scrubs
Scrubs
Helen Siff was 64+ in Scrubs as 'Patient'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Helen Siff was 63+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm as 'Weinblatt's Mother'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
Helen Siff was 63+ in Strong Medicine
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Felicity
Felicity
Helen Siff was 61+ in Felicity as 'Food Service Employee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1998
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Helen Siff was 61+ in Will & Grace as 'Josie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Helen Siff was 60+ in Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as 'Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 25 1997
Poster of Spin City
Spin City
Helen Siff was 59+ in Spin City as 'Woman on TV'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Sister, Sister
Sister, Sister
Helen Siff was 57+ in Sister, Sister as 'Rose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 01 1994
Poster of Ellen
Ellen
Helen Siff was 57+ in Ellen as 'Sharon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 29 1994
Poster of Mad About You
Mad About You
Helen Siff was 55+ in Mad About You as 'Female Teacher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1992
Poster of Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Helen Siff was 50+ in Married... with Children as 'Leona, Leonna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of Murder in Texas
Murder in Texas
Helen Siff was 44+ in Murder in Texas as 'Marian Timmons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1981
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Helen Siff was 42+ in Knots Landing as 'Miss. Flider'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Lou Grant
Lou Grant
Helen Siff was 40+ in Lou Grant as 'Waitress'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1977