Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on November 23, 1944)

Happy Birthday, James Toback! May your day be filled with more excitement than a high-stakes poker game and fewer complications than Bugsy Siegel's business ventures. Your brilliant storytelling in "The Gambler" taught us all that life's greatest risks often lead to the most memorable rewards—though perhaps not always advisable at casinos.

From crafting compelling characters to directing gripping dramas like "Bugsy," you've consistently rolled cinematic dice and won big. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much joy as audiences have found watching your films—and may Lady Luck continue smiling upon every script you write (just maybe avoid betting it all on red). Cheers!