52 years old (Born on August 15, 1972)
Happy Birthday Matthew Wood—the wizard whose ears can spot a lightsaber igniting from galaxies away and who turned mechanical beeps, sinister droid voices, and oil pumps into Oscar-nominated magic. Whether crafting immersive audio for the gritty tension of "There Will Be Blood," tugging our hearts with lovable robot chirps in "WALL-E," or proving that even Star Wars prequels have incredible sound (Roger roger!), you've dazzled our movie-loving ears time after timeless time.May your birthday celebration feature fewer explosions than Geonosis—but plenty more applause. Here's hoping this year brings you joy louder than Darth Vader’s breathing—well-deserved indeed!