Irish 'bad boy' actor Colin Farrell will present an award at this year's Oscars, it has been announced.

Farrell recently appeared in Veronica Guerin and will be seen next in Intermission and A Home at the End of the World.

He joins Jim Carrey on the presenting lineup, with more big names due to follow over the coming weeks.

The Oscars will be held on February 29 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.