Let's make this birthday one to remember.

49 years old (Born on March 16, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Joe Egender! Another year wiser—but hey, at least you're not stuck on Alcatraz island this time around. Your compelling performances continue to captivate audiences (and thankfully, none of them involves solitary confinement).

From playing characters that keep us glued to the screen, you've managed to escape prison cells and our expectations alike. You're proof that talent can make even an ominous prison thrilling—and somehow oddly welcoming.

Here's wishing you another incredible year filled with success—without bars or handcuffs involved. Celebrate big today; just don't end it like your famous roles usually do! Happy birthday, Joe!