Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on September 17, 1945)

Happy Birthday to Bruce Spence, the unforgettable Gyro Captain from "Mad Max 2"! Your quirky charm and fearless flying antics made post-apocalyptic wastelands oddly delightful. Who else could pilot a gyrocopter with such style while wearing goggles that scream fashion-forward apocalypse chic?

From soaring through desert skies in Mad Max to captivating audiences as Tion Medon in Star Wars: Episode III—your versatility is legendary! May your birthday be filled with laughter, adventure (minus any marauding gangs), and plenty of fuel for whatever contraption you're piloting these days. Here's hoping this year brings you even more memorable roles—and fewer crash landings!