Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on September 26, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Aric! From your early adventures singing hymns in "Sister Act" to bravely wandering the eerie halls of "American Horror Story," you've always embraced unique roles with style. Who knew that a joyful choir student would someday ace playing a junkie—or better yet—become spooky cinema's favorite festival creator?

Thanks for turning nightmares into celebrations at The Fear and Fantasy Film Festival. May today be filled with less frightful moments (unless cake calories scare you), more laughs than screams, and enough popcorn buckets overflowing to last until next year's thrills begin again. Keep making us scream—with laughter!