Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on April 09, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Ryan James Clark! From your unforgettable 14-season run as Summer Bay's beloved Sam Marshall, you've proven that daytime TV legends never fade—they just get better with age (and perhaps a little wiser about avoiding dramatic beachside mishaps).

Whether navigating teenage angst or delivering those classic one-liners we still quote today, your charm and humor have left an indelible mark on Australian television. Here's hoping this birthday brings you fewer soap opera cliffhangers and more real-life celebrations—because let's face it: after surviving all those plot twists in Home and Away, cake candles should be a breeze!