Denzel Washington was baptized and obtained a minister's license at the First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York during the weekend.

Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé. The legendary actor was recently given a minister's license at a church ceremony in Harlem where he was also baptized.

The actor, who turns 70 years old later this week, previously opened up about his faith, telling Esquire, "It's not fashionable. It's not sexy. But that doesn't mean people in Hollywood don't believe"

Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington has added another title to his expansive repertoire: minister. The actor, producer, and director, 69, was baptized and received a minister's license at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York on Saturday,

Denzel Washington was baptized and received his minister license during a livestreamed church service in Harlem Dec. 21.