Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on April 21, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Russell Boyd! You've truly mastered every angle—literally. With your Oscar-winning brilliance in "Master and Commander," you not only taught us that lighting on the high seas could be both gritty and gorgeous, but also made epic adventures feel intimate enough to reach for popcorn with salty spray hitting our faces.

Your collaborations with Peter Weir have graced cinematic history, reminding everyone behind (and in front of) the camera what it looks like when genius finds its proper framing. Today we hope gravity-defying steadicams track your enthusiastic journey to birthday cake glory. Here's wishing an Academy-worthy celebration ahead!