Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on October 29, 1982)

Happy birthday, Nicolas Gob! Whether it's portraying gritty police officers or captivating hearts on the small screen, you have mastered the art of making Belgium proud (and keeping us glued to our sofas). From your commanding performance in "Les Bleus: premiers pas dans la police" to charming audiences effortlessly as Maxime Delcourt in "L'Art du crime," you've proven time and again that Belgian chocolate isn't our only national treasure.

As candles multiply annually on your cake, remember age is merely a number—like ratings from critics. Thankfully for you (and luckily for us!), both numbers are looking fantastic lately. Cheers!