Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on February 20, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Mike Leigh! Another year older and still brilliantly capturing life's quirks with unmatched wit. From your unforgettable characters to those perfectly awkward moments that only you can craft—your storytelling continues to delight us all.

Here's hoping this birthday brings as much joy as the countless laughs you've given audiences worldwide. May your day be filled with inspiration, cake (preferably drama-free), and plenty of reasons to smile. Keep shining bright; after all, nobody does bittersweet humor quite like you do!

Cheers to another fantastic year ahead—and many more cinematic gems from our favorite storyteller. Happy Birthday!