Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on October 25, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Dan Wells! From your days in Salem as Stan stirring up drama on "Days of Our Lives," to keeping us glued to our screens watching you navigate twists and turns as Eric Simpson in "Watch Over Me," you've always managed an irresistible mix—drama with a hint of charm.

Another year older yet timelessly entertaining: between sneaky soap opera plots or intense emotional scenes, you've proven that age truly does improve performance like fine wine—or at least makes it hilariously harder for fans not to binge-watch. Here's hoping this birthday brings less scandal than Salem but all the excitement you can handle!