Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on September 16, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Ed Stoppard! From your captivating performances on stage to your memorable roles in film and television, you've truly mastered the art of making audiences laugh, cry—and occasionally scratch their heads. Whether portraying Sir Hallam Holland with elegance or bringing historical figures vividly back to life, you always leave us wanting more.

Here's hoping this year brings even greater adventures—perhaps fewer costume dramas involving uncomfortable wigs and more opportunities for comedic brilliance. May your birthday be filled with laughter as timeless as Shakespearean wit (but without all the tragic endings). Cheers to another fantastic year ahead!