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Why Bob Newhart Considered Elf His Best Role
By WITNEY SEIBOLD
Back in 2023, comedian and actor Bob Newhart, then 93, was interviewed by CNN about his extensive career. When asked what his favorite role was, Newhart was very quick to answer.
Newhart felt his best role was that of Papa Elf in Jon Favreau's 2003 Christmas comedy "Elf." There was no contest; Elf was very special to Bob Newhart.
Papa Elf was a bit of a stern father figure, at least as elves go. Newhart, in the silly elf outfit, is funny without even saying a word.
To CNN, Newhart said "Without question, the part of Papa Elf outranks, by far, any role I may have ever played. [...] My agent sent me the script and I fell in love with it."