Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on October 17, 1937)

Happy Birthday to the incomparable Paxton Whitehead! Your unforgettable portrayal of Dr. Phillip Barbay in "Back to School" still has us chuckling decades later. Who else could deliver economics lectures with such comedic brilliance, making Rodney Dangerfield sweat bullets? Your impeccable timing and dry wit turned classroom scenes into comedy gold.

Beyond your iconic role, your enduring success on stage and screen continues to inspire laughter and admiration. Whether commanding Broadway or stealing scenes effortlessly, you've proven that humor truly is timeless.

Here's wishing you a birthday filled with as much joy as you've given audiences everywhere—cheers to many more laughs ahead!