Buddy the Elf's half-brother looks unrecognisable 20 years after iconic role

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Elf is one of the most-loved Christmas movies of all time.From Buddy's sweet character to the warm and fuzzy message of believing in the festive period, it's not hard to understand why the iconic movie is as popular today than it was 21 years ago.

Since its 2003 release, it's hard to believe how much the characters will have grown up – and one of them is little Michael, Buddy the elf's younger half-brother who was played by Daniel Tay.Now 32 years of age, the former actor might be known as playing Michael Hobbs in the Christmas movie, but things really have changed since Elf hit screens.In the film, Michael watches his father Walter (played by the late James Caan) navigate life as a cynical children’s book publishing executive.

Early on, he also discovers he is the younger brother of Buddy, a man who claims to be an elf.It was actually his first major role in film, and he also appeared in American Splendor as Young Harvey Pekar during the same year.

Even though he only had few roles, it's Elf that makes the former star go viral every festive season.Despite being widely remembered for his role in Elf, Tay's acting career was short lived.