90 years old (Born on July 21, 1934)
Happy Birthday, Jonathan Miller! Celebrating a man whose career has more acts than the operas he's directed—physician, author, actor, artist and TV host—you've truly mastered every stage. Your groundbreaking 1982 Mafia-themed "Rigoletto," set in gritty 1950s Manhattan, still resonates as one of opera's most daring reinventions.From dissecting medical mysteries to directing dramatic masterpieces, your life's work is an inspiring blend of intellect and creativity. May this birthday be filled with laughter louder than any aria you've staged—and may you continue surprising us all by turning classics upside-down (and sideways) for many years ahead. Cheers to you!