1984Nominee
Best Performance
The Karate Kid
Helen Siff
Actor
Woodmere, Long Island, New York, USA
January 1, 1937
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.
Photo
Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2008Nominee
Best Performance
You Don't Mess with the Zohan
2016Nominee
Best Performance
Hail, Caesar!
Career Highlights
1988Highlight
Best Performance
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988Highlight
Best Performance
Big Top Pee-wee