Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on July 04, 1940)

Happy Birthday, Tony Tarantino! While your son Quentin mastered cinema's gritty plots and iconic dialogues, let's not forget it was you who first brought real 'Tarantino drama' into the world—literally. Your memorable roles in "Harvest Moon" impressed audiences almost as much as your genes impressed film historians.

From captivating scenes in 1999's "All The Rage," you've consistently put passion front-and-center on-screen (now we know where Quentin gets that flair). Today, may celebrating another year of cinematic charm be even more thrilling than a screenplay filled with plot twists—and way less dangerous than a gangster flick sequel! Have an amazing birthday.