Daniel Tay, former child star of Elf, now a medical student after career shift

Daniel Tay, who played Buddy's younger brother Michael in the 2003 film "Elf," is now 32 years old and has changed significantly since his acting days. After a brief career in film, he graduated from Yale with a degree in economics. Tay has transitioned from acting to education, working as an SAT instructor and serving as a research fellow at Columbia University. He is currently in his second year of medical studies at Cornell University. "Elf" remains a holiday favorite, grossing $220 million worldwide. A sequel was discussed but never materialized due to conflicts between Will Ferrell and director Jon Favreau, as noted by the late James Caan.