Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on July 10, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Chiwetel Ejiofor! From your powerful performance in "Amistad" to the unforgettable intensity you brought to Shakespeare's "Othello," you've consistently amazed us with your talent. And let's not forget how brilliantly you portrayed Solomon Northup in "12 Years a Slave," proving once again that nobody does emotional depth quite like you.

Here's wishing an actor whose performances age better than fine wine another fantastic year ahead. May your birthday be filled with laughter, joy, and absolutely no dramatic monologues—unless they're delivered by someone else for a change! Keep inspiring us all; you're truly timeless (and ageless!).