Elf (2003) featured a cast of 66 tracked actors. Of these, 28 (72%) are still alive today and 11 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Mary Black, age 90. This film starred Will Ferrell and James Caan.
72% still with us· verified cast42% of full cast · incl. 27 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 72% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 73.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast66 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 2003 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Will Ferrell Buddy | Buddy | Living | 16/07/1967 | 59 | — | 36 |
 James Caan Walter | Walter | Deceased | 26/03/1940 | 82 | 06/07/2022 | 63 |
 Bob Newhart Papa Elf | Papa Elf | Deceased | 05/09/1929 | 94 | 18/07/2024 | 74 |
 Ed Asner Santa | Santa | Deceased | 15/11/1929 | 91 | 29/08/2021 | 74 |
 Mary Steenburgen Emily | Emily | Living | 08/02/1953 | 73 | — | 50 |
 Zooey Deschanel Jovie | Jovie | Living | 17/01/1980 | 46 | — | 23 |
 Daniel Tay Michael | Michael | Living | 17/12/1991 | 34 | — | 12 |
 Faizon Love Gimbels Manager | Gimbels Manager | Living | 14/06/1968 | 58 | — | 35 |
 Peter Dinklage Miles Finch | Miles Finch | Living | 11/06/1969 | 57 | — | 34 |
 Amy Sedaris Deb | Deb | Living | 29/03/1961 | 65 | — | 42 |
 Michael Lerner Fulton | Fulton | Deceased | 22/06/1941 | 81 | 08/04/2023 | 62 |
 Andy Richter Morris | Morris | Living | 28/10/1966 | 59 | — | 37 |
 Kyle Gass Eugene | Eugene | Living | 14/07/1960 | 66 | — | 43 |
 Artie Lange Gimbels Santa | Gimbels Santa | Living | 11/10/1967 | 58 | — | 36 |
 Leon Redbone Leon the Snowman (voice) | Leon the Snowman (voice) | Deceased | 26/08/1949 | 69 | 30/05/2019 | 54 |
 Ray Harryhausen Polar Bear Cub (voice) | Polar Bear Cub (voice) | Deceased | 29/06/1920 | 92 | 07/05/2013 | 83 |
 Claire Lautier NY 1 Reporter | NY 1 Reporter | Living | 31/12/1969 | 56 | — | 34 |
 Ted Friend NY 1 Anchor | NY 1 Anchor | Living | 01/01/1949 | 77 | — | 54 |
 Patrick Ferrell Security Guard | Security Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Patrick McCartney Security Guard | Security Guard | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jon Favreau Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice) | Doctor / Mr. Narwhal (voice) | Living | 19/10/1966 | 59 | — | 37 |
 Lydia Lawson-Baird Carolyn | Carolyn | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Nun | Deceased | 12/02/1931 | 93 | 23/11/2024 | 72 | |
Annie Brebner Elf Student | Elf Student | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Luke Pohl Elf Student | Elf Student | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Meghan Black Elf | Elf | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Elf | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Michael Roberds Disgruntled Cobbler Elf | Disgruntled Cobbler Elf | Deceased | 18/01/1964 | 52 | 15/05/2016 | 39 |
 Peter A. Hulne Elf Twin | Elf Twin | Living | 22/09/1967 | 58 | — | 36 |
Patrick Hulne Elf Twin | Elf Twin | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Side Elf Teacher | Elf Teacher | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 David-Paul Grove Pom Pom | Pom Pom | Living | 10/12/1958 | 67 | — | 45 |
 Kristian Ayre Foom Foom | Foom Foom | Living | 19/11/1977 | 48 | — | 26 |
Lorin Heath Perfume Clerk | Perfume Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Dillard Brinson Printer | Printer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Brad Turner Office Co-Worker | Office Co-Worker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
David Berenbaum Office Co-Worker | Office Co-Worker | Living | 07/08/1970 | 56 | — | 33 |
 Brenda Crichlow Office Co-Worker | Office Co-Worker | Living | 24/07/1967 | 59 | — | 36 |
 Oscar Goncalves Francisco | Francisco | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mary Black Nurse | Nurse | Living | 26/10/1935 | 90 | — | 68 |
 John Murray Man in Elevator | Man in Elevator | Living | 22/06/1958 | 68 | — | 45 |
 Mark Acheson Mailroom Guy | Mailroom Guy | Living | 19/09/1957 | 69 | — | 46 |
 Robin Mossley Chuck | Chuck | Living | 03/04/1955 | 71 | — | 48 |
Paul Schofield Kid with Santa | Kid with Santa | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Matt Walsh Matt Walsh | Matt Walsh | Living | 13/10/1964 | 61 | — | 39 |
 Will McCormack Witness | Witness | Living | 13/01/1974 | 52 | — | 29 |
Gus Michael Witness | Witness | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Alexandra Michael Child | Child | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Terry J. Scarlatos Police Officer | Police Officer | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jonathan Bruce Biker | Biker | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Akeem A. Smith School Kid | School Kid | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Christopher Fischetti School Kid | School Kid | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jane Bradbury Susan Welles | Susan Welles | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Peter Billingsley Ming Ming (uncredited) | Ming Ming (uncredited) | Living | 16/04/1971 | 55 | — | 32 |
Jay Finocchiaro Passerby (uncredited) | Passerby (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Craig 'Radio Man' Castaldo Radioman (uncredited) | Radioman (uncredited) | Deceased | 20/01/1950 | 76 | 05/06/2026 | 53 |
 Graeme Duffy Orange Elf (uncredited) | Orange Elf (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Maurice LaMarche Buddy's Belch (voice) (uncredited) | Buddy's Belch (voice) (uncredited) | Living | 30/03/1958 | 68 | — | 45 |
Rachel Lana Li Child (uncredited) | Child (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Natasha Denis Gimbels Elf (uncredited) | Gimbels Elf (uncredited) | Deceased | 02/04/1984 | 33 | 23/10/2017 | 19 |
Nance Nickels Extra in crowd (uncredited) | Extra in crowd (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Albert Precourt Passerby (uncredited) | Passerby (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Ranft Store Owner (uncredited) | Store Owner (uncredited) | Deceased | 13/03/1960 | 45 | 16/08/2005 | 43 |
 Jamie Vergan Ice skater (uncredited) | Ice skater (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Max Favreau Young Buddy (uncredited) | Young Buddy (uncredited) | Living | 25/07/2001 | 25 | — | 2 |
Chloe Campbell Child | Child | Living | 17/03/1999 | 27 | — | 4 |
