Let's make this birthday one to remember.

82 years old (Born on March 28, 1943)

Happy Birthday, Richard Eyre! From captivating audiences with your Olivier Award-winning theatre productions to directing the Oscar-winning film "Iris," you've proven that you can masterfully orchestrate drama both on stage and screen. Your talent for bringing out powerful performances—whether guiding Kate Winslet's unforgettable portrayal or crafting mesmerizing opera scenes—is truly unmatched.

Here's wishing a director whose vision never fades another year filled with standing ovations, brilliant storytelling, and perhaps fewer diva tantrums backstage (we know that's wishful thinking!). May your birthday be as timelessly entertaining as your remarkable career—and may critics always give you rave reviews!