Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on June 28, 1984)

Happy Birthday, James E. O'Keefe III! May your day be filled with fewer hidden cameras and more cake—though knowing you, the candles might secretly record something shocking too!

From shaking up ACORN in 2009 to exposing powerful figures through daring undercover operations, you've certainly made headlines (and headaches) for many. Your fearless filmmaking has kept everyone on their toes—and occasionally ducking under desks.

Here's wishing another year of bold adventures and groundbreaking exposés—but maybe take a break today from covert ops; even investigative filmmakers deserve some downtime. Cheers to you, James—keep making waves without getting caught!