Let's make this birthday one to remember.

76 years old (Born on October 02, 1948)

Happy Birthday, Avery Brooks! Whether you're keeping the streets safe as Hawk in "Spenser: For Hire," or boldly commanding Deep Space Nine as Captain Benjamin Sisko, you've always been a master of style and gravitas. Your voice alone could probably negotiate peace treaties across galaxies—or at least convince Klingons to try jazz.

Here's hoping your birthday is smoother than one of Sisko's baseball swings and cooler than Hawk’s sunglasses collection. May you continue inspiring us with your timeless charisma, powerful performances, and that legendary laugh we all love. Cheers to another year boldly going where no actor has gone before!