
Helen Siff
Born January 1, 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.
Notable Appearances
Movies

The Karate Kid

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

Hail, Caesar!

Earth Girls Are Easy

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

Big Top Pee-wee

White Dog

For Keeps

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife

The Christmas Gift

The Lost

The Wrong Roommate

There Must Be a Pony

From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One

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

Lots of Luck





















