So what has Daniel been up to since the movie? Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Zodiac Sign: Taurus. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Will Ferrell caused traffic chaos. View our online Press Pack. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Buddy the elf's brother Michael, played by Daniel Tay, is all grown up now, Michael went to Yale to study Economics and now works as a SAT instructor, Buddy and Michael become friends after defeating bullies in a snowball fight, Will Ferrell stars in classic Christmas comedy 'Elf'. The film follows Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf, a happy-go-lucky human who was raised in the North Pole, and always believed himself to be an elf. According to the Veritas Prep website: "While at Yale, Daniel served as a Teaching Assistant and Peer Tutor in the Department of Computer Science. Remember Will Ferrells brother in Elf? John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician. When Elf was released in 2003, many of the stars rose to fame following the success of the hilarious Christmas film. By the time this film was released in 2003, Ferrell was already an established figure on the comedy scene with a list of hilarious movies under his belt. Hes all grown up now! Two of those five roles are voice roles in video games. Buddy: James Caan Walter: Bob Newhart Papa Elf: Edward Asner Santa: Mary Steenburgen Emily: Zooey Deschanel Jovie: Daniel Tay Michael: Faizon Love Gimbel's If you get a little teary-eyed while watching the holiday classic Elf, you're not alone. He appeared in Elf, A Night at the Roxbury and The Other Guys alongside his sibling. Unlimited access to 5,000+ magazines and newspapers; flat 50% off, Up to 70% off on apparel, and 15% more on your first order! To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. it's hard to believe that Elf came out 12 years ago, when Daniel Tay who played Michael was 12-years-old, now at 24-years-old Daniel's all grown up! His father was a saxophone and keyboard player for the Righteous Brothers, whereas his mother was a teacher at Old Mill Elementary School and Santa Ana College. Step Brothers 2 May Happen, But Will Ferrell Says No to Elf 2. Ironically, the two have also been featured in some films together, including the infamous Christmas movie, 'Elf'. Last updated 15:22, Sunday 27 September 2020 BST Will Ferrell considered making a sequel to Elf, his co-star has claimed. AS far as Christmas movies go, Elf is one of the firm favourites. "With this in mind, he works with students to cultivate relationships based in clarity, humor, structure, and respect. Since 2009, the now 28-year-old has retreated from the public eye and unfortunately not much else is known about him. 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