Papa Elf tells Buddy that his birth parents are WalterHobbs and Susan Wells, the latter having put him up for adoption before her death. Walter now works as a children's book publisher at the Empire State Building in New York City, unaware of Buddy's existence.
WalterHobbs (born c. 1935) is Buddy's biological father and the deuteragonist in the film Elf and its television special Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas. He is portrayed by the late James Caan in the film and voiced by Mark Hamill in the animated special.
· Will Ferrell’s Elf is the most-watched Christmas movie of the modern era and one of the best holiday movies of all time. It’s a simple story told in such a straightforward fashion that Buddy Elf’s father, WalterHobbs, is the only figure with a character arc in it.
· In that spirit, we’ve uncovered 19 behind-the-scenes facts you probably didn’t know about the much-loved seasonal comedy...
Ben - WalterHobbs' Doctor: Walter, just bring him home. Introduce him to Emily and Michael, and once he comes to terms with reality he should drop the whole elf thing and move on with his life.
· In this blog, we’ll delve into an in-depth summary of “Elf,” explore its memorable characters, and uncover some lesser-known facts about the film that make it truly magical.
