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.
Known For
Modern Family
Traveler
S.W.A.T.
Shirley
Married... with Children
Leonna / Leona
My Name Is Earl
Waitress
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Weinblatt's Mother
Mom
Nikki (voice)
Will & Grace
Josie
Spin City
Woman on TV
S.W.A.T.
Shirley
Hail, Caesar!
Malibu Maid
The Wrong Roommate
Margaret
The Christmas Gift
Magaret
Mom
Nikki (voice)
Modern Family
Traveler
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
Mrs. Skitzer
The Lost
Jane Pye
My Name Is Earl
Waitress
The Tracy Morgan Show
Jury Foreman
Scrubs
Patient
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Weinblatt's Mother
Strong Medicine
Unknown
Felicity
Food Service Employee
Will & Grace
Josie
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Mary Higgins (segment "The Chess Game")
Spin City
Woman on TV
Josh Kirby... Time Warrior: Last Battle for the Universe
Mrs. Mandelbaum
City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold
Shushing Lady
Sister, Sister
Rose
Ellen
Sharon
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Lena Bowden
Mad About You
Female Teacher
Earth Girls Are Easy
Mamie
Big Top Pee-wee
For Keeps
Landlady
Her Secret Life
Secretary
Married... with Children
Leonna / Leona