Elves and Dwarves had a long history in European folklore before Tolkien, dating back to ancient Norse mythology. Norse culture was one of Tolkien's areas of expertise, and he frequently drew upon ...

and nearly every important Elf in the history of Middle-Earth can be counted among their number. Unfortunately, even within the Eldar, the classifications continue to get more complicated.

Jim Carrey was nearly Buddy in Elf, but he moved on, leading to Will Ferrell’s iconic role that made the film a holiday classic loved by millions!