Let's make this birthday one to remember.

60 years old (Born on May 12, 1965)

Happy Birthday, John Ridley! From Three Kings to Oscar glory with "12 Years a Slave," you've demonstrated that while slavery narratives aren't typically comedy material, your humor and brilliance shine bright behind the scenes. We dare not attempt adapting this birthday wish into any screenplay—even you'd admit some dramas shouldn't become trilogies.

Your career journey is legendary; winning an Academy Award might have you saying life peaked in 2014—but don't forget you're still Hollywood royalty today! Keep captivating us with powerful stories because clearly, Oscars look fantastic on you. Here's hoping today's plot twist involves cake rather than tense drama—cheers!