Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on August 21, 1971)

Happy Birthday, Brian Jude! Another year older and wiser—though your knack for "Erroneous Convictions" proves you're still the master of plot twists. May this birthday be free from any erroneous cake choices or misguided party hats!

Your storytelling brilliance continues to captivate audiences everywhere; clearly you've scripted another successful trip around the sun. Here's hoping that in real life you avoid all mistaken identities, wrongful accusations—and most importantly—that dreaded writer's block.

Cheers to more cinematic triumphs ahead—you've earned every accolade (and slice of cake) coming your way today!