Denzel Washington flattered by Obama

Actor Denzel Washington`s flattered by US president Barack Obama.

London: Hollywood star Denzel Washington said that he was flattered when US president Barack Obama said he wanted the actor to play him in a movie but admits it probably won`t happen. "It`s very flattering that he said that. But when his story is ready to be told, I`ll be too old. And if it were made right now, he has too much to do to have me hanging around asking for tips on how to play him," Washington said.

The `American Gangster` star, who has son John, 25, daughter Katie, 22, and twins Olivia and Malcolm, 18 with wife Pauletta, says being a father has helped keep him grounded throughout his career, a news website reported. "I am who I am - a regular guy with a great job. In a few minutes, I`ve got a kid`s game to go to, and then I`m taking our daughter to auditions. Today, that`s my job," Washington said. PTI