Originally portrayed by James Caan, Walter Hobbs is the biological father of Buddy. However, Walter had no idea that Buddy was born. On top of this, Buddy’s biological mother has passed away and Walter has remarried and has another kid named Michael. Walter is a greedy and self-centered children’s book author. He eventually becomes a changed man by the end of the film, even quitting his job later on for a family emergency involving Buddy. “I don’t care where you go. I don’t care that you’re an elf! I don’t care that you’re nuts! I don’t care that you’re my son! Get out of my life! Now!” ~ Walter Hobbs
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