Art by Colin Gray.

He's been to space in "Star Trek Into Darkness," cracked Britain's toughest cases on the BBC's "Sherlock" and made out with his sister in "August: Osage County," and along the way, Benedict Cumberbatch has thoroughly charmed everyone in this galaxy and the next, finding his way into our hearts. And today is the man's birthday! Would you believe that he's 38 whole years old? Just look at him.

Thud.

This is a world where we can live knowing that somewhere out there, Benedict Cumberbatch exists (and, please, use his full name at all times. He's earned it.), and that's cause for celebration. That it's the anniversary of this lovely man's birth just means we'll have to make it extra-festive.

And what better way to celebrate than with our friends at MTV (Other), who cooked up a number of clever disguises for the birthday boy? The answer: None. There's no better way.

1. George W. Bush

Talk about a birthday suit.

2. Heisenberg

Quoth the poetess Ke$ha, "your love, your love, your love is my drug." Yes, exactly.

3. Captain Hook

You're a crook, Captain Hook -- and you've gone and stolen our hearts.

4. Jaws

We're gonna need a bigger Benedict Cumberbatch.

5. The Joker

Why so handsome serious?

6. Nicki Minaj

Look, we just wanted to see what it would look like, OK?

7. Pennywise

This is the only clown we will tolerate.

8. Ursula

Eight legs? More to love.

9. Darth Vader

It would be a shame to cover that face.

10. Voldemort

Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself, so let's all say it together: Benedict. Cumberbatch. Accio Benedict Cumberbatch.

And, for utility's sake, all of them in one place:

Happy birthday, Benedict!