Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on May 01, 1939)

Happy birthday, Mark Slade! Whether stealing scenes as the ruggedly charming Billy Blue Cannon in *The High Chaparral*, or effortlessly portraying that good-natured charisma we all admire, you've always known exactly how to captivate an audience. Thanks for giving us countless memorable moments filled with daring adventures and witty banter.

As you celebrate another trip around the sun, may your day be brighter than Arizona sunshine—and far less dramatic than life on a ranch. Wishing you endless joy and humor today; after all those close calls at The High Chaparral ranch house, blowing out candles should be a breeze!