Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on July 09, 1956)

Happy Birthday, Philip Martin Brown! May your day be filled with more joy than Grantly Budgen had detentions at Waterloo Road. Your iconic portrayal of everyone's favorite grumpy yet lovable teacher has left us laughing and reminiscing about chalkboard antics for years—truly timeless!

From expertly delivering sarcastic one-liners to navigating classroom chaos like a seasoned pro, you've given audiences countless memorable moments that still make fans smile today. Here's hoping this birthday brings you as much happiness (and fewer headaches) than Mr. Budgen ever experienced in the staff room.

Cheers to another fantastic year ahead—you've certainly earned it!