Walter Hobbs
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Walter Hobbs is the work-obsessed children's book publisher and estranged father of Buddy in the Christmas comedy film "Elf."
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Walter Hobbs canonical | 12 |
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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film character ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Elf ⓘ |
| appearsInGenre |
family film
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fantasy comedy ⓘ |
| appearsInMedium | feature film ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Buddy Hobbs
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Emily Hobbs ⓘ Greenway Press Christmas deadline ⓘ Michael Hobbs ⓘ |
| characterArc |
learns to value family over work
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reconnects with his son Buddy ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
cynical
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initially cold ⓘ pragmatic ⓘ |
| conflict |
does not believe Buddy is his son at first
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ignores his family due to work ⓘ |
| countryOfFictionalSetting |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| createdBy | David Berenbaum ⓘ |
| employer | Greenway Press ⓘ |
| endState |
sings Christmas carols with his family
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supports Buddy's children's book ⓘ |
| familyRelation |
father of Buddy Hobbs
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father of Michael Hobbs ⓘ husband of Emily Hobbs ⓘ |
| filmReleaseYear | 2003 ⓘ |
| genre | Christmas comedy ⓘ |
| holidayAssociation | Christmas ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | estranged father ⓘ |
| notableScene |
Central Park climax with Santa's sleigh
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office confrontation with Buddy and security ⓘ |
| notableTraitInPlot | is on Santa's naughty list ⓘ |
| occupation | children's book publisher ⓘ |
| personalityChange | becomes more supportive and affectionate ⓘ |
| plotEvent |
confronted by Buddy at his office
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takes a DNA test confirming paternity ⓘ walks out of an important meeting to help Buddy ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | James Caan ⓘ |
| reasonForNaughtyList | selfish and neglectful behavior ⓘ |
| redemption | earns place on Santa's nice list by film's end ⓘ |
| residence | New York City ⓘ |
| settingCity | Manhattan ⓘ |
| workStyle | work-obsessed ⓘ |
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