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Helen Siff
Born
1 January 1937
Died
18 December 2025
Place
Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA
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.

As actor

Hail, Caesar!

Hail, Caesar!

2016 · Malibu Maid
The Wrong Roommate

The Wrong Roommate

2016 · Margaret
The Christmas Gift

The Christmas Gift

2015 · Magaret
You Don't Mess with the Zohan

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008 · Mrs. Skitzer
The Lost

The Lost

2006 · Jane Pye
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe

Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe

1996 · Mrs. Mandelbaum
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

1994 · Shushing Lady
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

1992 · Lena Bowden
For Keeps

For Keeps

1988 · Landlady
Big Top Pee-wee

Big Top Pee-wee

1988
Earth Girls Are Easy

Earth Girls Are Easy

1988 · Mamie
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife

1987
Her Secret Life

Her Secret Life

1987 · Secretary
There Must Be a Pony

There Must Be a Pony

1986 · Woman at Airport
Lots of Luck

Lots of Luck

1985
The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid

1984 · Cashier
White Dog

White Dog

1982 · Pound Operator