Let's make this birthday one to remember.

54 years old (Born on November 22, 1970)

Happy Birthday, Michael Arndt! You're the only screenwriter who can make us laugh and cry simultaneously over toys facing existential crises or dysfunctional families chasing beauty pageants. Your scripts have taught us that life's greatest adventures often involve road trips in a VW bus or escaping daycare dictatorships.

From making Oscar history with back-to-back nominations for your first two films—Little Miss Sunshine and Toy Story 3—to reminding audiences everywhere of friendship's power (and Buzz Lightyear’s Spanish mode), you've given cinema some truly unforgettable moments. May your birthday be as delightful, quirky, and award-worthy as your brilliant storytelling!