Denzel Washington`s children keep him grounded

London: Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington says having four children has kept him grounded throughout his career.

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, reports contactmusic.com. "I am who I am - a regular guy with a great job. How I`m analysed belongs to someone else. I am very much grounded because of my kids. In a few minutes, I have got a kid`s game to go to, and then I am taking our daughter to auditions. Today, that is my job," said Washington. Washington, 54, also admitted that he was flattered when US President Barack Obama said he wanted him 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 will 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," he said. IANS