Photo SpecialDenzel Turns 50
As the sexy Oscar winner hits the mid-century mark, take a look inside his life. By Serena Kappes and Lucy Maher
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Updated: Monday Dec 27, 2004 | 06:00 AM EST By: By Lucy Maher
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