who played elf

Elf is a fictional character created by the legendary filmmaker, director, and producer, William 'Willy' Fensterwald. Willy first conceived the idea for Elf while working on his film, "Delicatessen," in the late 1990s. Willy wanted to create a movie that explored the complexity of the human condition and its relationship to the universe in a way that was both funny and deeply moving. Thus, Willy created the character of Elf, a timeless and beloved holiday figure.