Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on February 16, 1964)

Happy Birthday, Christopher Eccleston! From navigating gritty drama in "Our Friends in the North" to boldly piloting the TARDIS as Doctor Who's Ninth incarnation—your talent for bringing depth and wit to every role is timeless. Whether you're digging deep into dark humor with "Shallow Grave," or saving planets while sporting a leather jacket, you've always kept us entertained.

Here's hoping your birthday celebrations are bigger on the inside (and less stressful than dealing with Daleks). May this year bring you even more success—and fewer alien invasions. Keep being fantastic; after all, nobody says it quite like you do!