Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on February 09, 1975)

Happy Birthday, Corey Parker Robinson! Hope your celebration is smoother than Detective Leander Sydnor's undercover missions on "The Wire." Your skillful portrayal brought such depth—and dare we say style—to the Baltimore scene that even tough critics couldn't resist applauding. May today be less stressful than tracking down suspects and way more fun!

Here's hoping this year brings you as many memorable moments off-screen as you've given audiences throughout your career. Keep shining bright—after all, with a presence like yours both in drama or comedy, you're forever timeless (unlike pagers from The Wire)! Have an amazing birthday!