Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on January 19, 1942)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Michael Crawford—the man who forever proves that haunting opera houses while rocking a mask and cape can actually make you immensely popular! From your mesmerizing performances at The Royal Albert Hall as "The Phantom"—a role so iconic we suspect chandeliers everywhere tremble in admiration when you're around—you've enchanted audiences worldwide with unmatched grace, dramatic flair, and vocal brilliance.

As another year gracefully dawns upon our favorite masked maestro, let’s lift those candles higher (but please avoid any dangling fixtures!) Wishing you an encore-filled celebration worthy of standing ovations. After all these years captivating hearts on stage—and occasionally terrorizing theater-goers—we toast to many more masterpieces ahead!