Walter — Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas Character Profile

About Walter

A cynical children's book publishing executive and Buddy's biological father. Initially dismissive and on Santa's naughty list, he reluctantly takes Buddy to his workplace. After a conflict with his boss and defending his sons, he quits his job to prioritize family and embraces the holiday spirit.

Walter — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Mark Hamill

Appears in

Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas (2014)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Walter — Family Father — Buddy (Jim Parsons)

  Biological father who initially rejects Buddy but eventually reconciles.

• Walter — Professional Subordinate — Mr. Greenway (Gilbert Gottfried)

  Boss who exerts professional pressure and threatens Walter's employment.

• Walter — Conflict Skeptic — Santa (Ed Asner)

  Cynical adult whose disbelief places him in opposition to Santa's magic.

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More characters from Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas

• Buddy (Jim Parsons)
• Jovie (Kate Micucci)
• Santa (Ed Asner)
• Matthews (voice) (Steve Higgins)
• Michael Hobbs (Max Charles)
• Chadwick (Fred Armisen)
• Mr. Sea Serpent (voice) (Matt Lauer)
• Fake Santa #4 (voice) (Kevin Shinick)
• Emily Hobbs (Rachael MacFarlane)
• Fake Santa #2, Jerry Hobbs (Kevin Michael Richardson)
• Fake Santa #1 (Jay Leno)
• Mr. Greenway (Gilbert Gottfried)