After more than 35 years of making movies, Denzel Washington is still creating some of his best work ever.

Most people would be content with dozens of successful films and a couple of Academy Awards, but Denzel dug deep with his most recent flick Flight, where he played drug-addicted airline captain William "Whip" Whittaker. The role was already nominated for a Golden Globe and looks very likely to receive an Oscar nomination as well. In honor of his 58th birthday today, check out 10 reasons why Denzel remains one of Hollywood's strongest leading men!

Which charity has Denzel been a spokesman of for nearly 20 years? Find out after the jump!