Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on March 31, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Edwin Catmull! You're the genius who turned pixels into pure magic and made us believe toys could talk. Thanks to your groundbreaking work in computer graphics, we've laughed with Woody, cried with Nemo, and learned that monsters can be cuddly too.

From pioneering CGI technology to steering Pixar and Disney Animation Studios toward countless Oscars—your creativity has animated our imaginations for decades. May your birthday render smoothly without glitches or bugs; after all, you've taught us there's always room for a sequel (or three). Here's wishing you another year filled with innovation—and fewer spinning beach balls!