Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on October 25, 1945)

Happy Birthday, David Ward! May your day be filled with more twists and turns than "The Sting," but hopefully fewer con artists. Your Oscar-winning screenplay still has us humming ragtime tunes and double-checking our wallets—just in case.

From crafting unforgettable characters to directing scenes that keep audiences guessing, you've truly mastered the art of storytelling. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as you've given movie lovers everywhere—and may all your surprises today come without a plot twist!

Cheers to another year of cinematic brilliance; you're definitely one script Hollywood got right on the first draft!