Let's make this birthday one to remember.

72 years old (Born on January 30, 1953)

Happy Birthday, Steven Zaillian! You're the maestro who turned baseball stats thrilling in "Moneyball," made history unforgettable with "Schindler's List," woke our hearts and minds through "Awakenings," and took us deep into gritty streets with "Gangs of New York." Cinema thanks you—and so do we—for scripted masterpieces that never go out of style.

Here's hoping your birthday scenes are flawlessly drafted, Oscar-worthy moments filled with laughter, happiness (and minimal rewrites!). May this year be as compellingly crafted as your screenplays—because let's face it, life is always better when you're calling the shots behind the scenes. Cheers!