Let's make this birthday one to remember.

79 years old (Born on February 24, 1946)

Happy Birthday, Michael Radford! May your day be brighter than the dystopian gloom of "Nineteen Eighty-Four," and filled with more poetic charm than Pablo Neruda's letters in "Il Postino." Your films have taught us that even under Big Brother’s watchful eye or on a quaint Italian island, storytelling can move hearts—and earn Oscar nods along the way.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much acclaim and joy as you've given audiences worldwide. Keep directing life's scenes beautifully—just remember to yell “Cut!” before blowing out those candles. Cheers to another timeless classic from cinema’s favorite storyteller!