Let's make this birthday one to remember.

71 years old (Born on September 29, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Drake Hogestyn! You've spent decades charming us as John Black on "Days of Our Lives," mastering the art of dramatic pauses and eyebrow raises. Whether you're unraveling mysteries or surviving yet another near-death experience (seriously, how many times?), your charisma keeps fans glued to their screens.

Here's wishing you a birthday filled with fewer plot twists than Salem usually throws at you—though we know you'd handle them effortlessly anyway. May this year bring more thrilling storylines, memorable moments like reuniting with Marlena for the hundredth time—and perhaps finally figuring out exactly who John Black really is!