Let's make this birthday one to remember.

54 years old (Born on September 21, 1970)

Happy Birthday, Robert Patrick Benedict! From unraveling alien mysteries as Lucas Pegg in "Threshold," you've shown us that even the most intense sci-fi drama can benefit from a dash of your charm and wit. Your ability to make complex science sound believable—and entertaining—has truly set you apart.

Here's hoping this year brings fewer extraterrestrial threats and more cake-filled celebrations. May your birthday be filled with laughter, joy, and absolutely zero interdimensional invasions (unless they're bringing gifts). Keep shining bright on screen; after all these years, you're still our favorite scientist saving humanity one witty remark at a time!