Cast

• Will Ferrell Buddy
• James Caan Walter
• Bob Newhart Papa Elf
• Edward Asner Santa
• Mary Steenburgen Emily
• Zooey Deschanel Jovie
• Daniel Tay Michael
• Faizon Love Gimbel's Manager
• Peter Dinklage Miles Finch
• Amy Sedaris Deb
• Michael Lerner Fulton
• Andy Richter Morris
• Kyle Gass Eugene
• Artie Lange Gimbel's Santa
• Claire Lautier NY 1 Reporter
• Ted Friend NY 1 Anchor
• Patrick Ferrell Security Guard
• Patrick McCartney Security Guard
• Jon Favreau Doctor
• Lydia Lawson-Baird Carolyn
• Brenda McDonald Nun (as Brenda MacDonald)
• Annie Brebner Elf Student
• Luke Pohl Elf Student
• Meghan Black Elf
• Patrick Baynham Elf
• Michael Roberds Disgruntled Cobbler Elf
• Peter A. Hulne Elf Twin (as Peter Hulne)
• Patrick Hulne Elf Twin
• Richard Side Elf Teacher
• David Paul Grove Pom Pom
• Kristian Ayre Foom Foom
• Lorin Heath Perfume Clerk
• Dillard Brinson Printer
• Brad Turner Office Co-Worker
• David Berenbaum Office Co-Worker
• Brenda Crichlow Office Co-Worker
• Oscar Goncalves Francisco
• Mary Black Nurse
• Murray Jack Man in Elevator
• Mark Acheson Mailroom Guy
• Robin Mossley Chuck
• Paul Schofield Kid with Santa
• Matt Walsh Himself
• Will McCormack Witness
• Gus Michael Witness
• Alexandra Michael Child
• Terry J. Scarlatos Police Officer
• Jonathan Bruce Biker
• Akeen A. Smith School Kid
• Michael Christopher Fischetti School Kid
• Jane Bradbury Susan Welles
• Leon Redbone Leon the Snowman (voice)
• Ray Harryhausen Polar Bear Cub (voice)
• Peter Billingsley Elf (uncredited)
• Craig Castaldo Radioman (uncredited)

Writers

• David Berenbaum

Producers

• Kent Alterman
• Jon Berg
• Cale Boyter
• Toby Emmerich
• David B. Householter
• Todd Komarnicki
• Jimmy Miller
• Shauna Robertson
• Julie Wixson Darmody