
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.
Acted in 38
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
The Wrong Roommate
Margaret
- 2015
- 2013
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2006
The Lost
Jane Pye
- 2005
- 2003
The Tracy Morgan Show
Jury Foreman · 1 episode
- 2001
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1994
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Shushing Lady
- 1992
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Lena Bowden
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1987
Her Secret Life
Secretary
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Movie
- 1986
There Must Be a Pony
Woman at Airport
- 1985
Lots of Luck
Movie
- 1984
- 1982
- 1981
Murder in Texas
Marian Timmons · 2 episodes
1970s
- 1979
- 1977