Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on February 22, 1948)

Happy Birthday, John Ashton! Whether you're chasing down crooks in Beverly Hills or trading witty banter with Eddie Murphy, you've always been the detective we secretly wished would interrogate us—just for laughs. Your portrayal of Sergeant Taggart remains iconic; nobody else could deliver a grumpy glare and sarcastic comeback quite like you.

Here's hoping your birthday is filled with fewer stakeouts and more cake-outs! May your day be as memorable as that banana-in-the-tailpipe scene—and may you continue to charm audiences everywhere. Keep smiling, keep laughing, and remember: You're never too old to bust crime—or jokes!