Randee Heller

Randee Heller is an American television and film actress known for her roles in various productions. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Alice, one of television's first lesbian characters, in the 1970s sitcom Soap. Heller also appeared as Lucille LaRusso in The Karate Kid film series and reprised her role in the streaming series Cobra Kai. She played the role of Ida Blankenship, Bert Cooper's and Don Draper's elderly secretary, in the acclaimed series Mad Men. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, Heller grew up in West Hempstead, New York. She studied theater at Adelphi University and began her acting career in Off-Broadway productions before transitioning to screen work.