Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on February 06, 1957)

Happy Birthday, Robert Townsend! From your hilarious yet insightful masterpiece "Hollywood Shuffle" (1987) to the timeless laughs of "The Five Heartbeats," you've always known how to shuffle humor and heart into cinematic gold. Your talent for turning everyday struggles into comedic brilliance continues inspiring generations.

Whether directing groundbreaking films or charming us with unforgettable characters, you’ve proven that laughter truly is timeless. May this birthday bring as much joy and success as you've given audiences over the years—because let's face it, nobody shuffles through Hollywood quite like you do!

Here's wishing another year filled with creativity, happiness—and fewer auditions involving stereotypes!