Chris Rock to be an Oscar presenter

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Actor and comedian Chris Rock has signed up to be a presenter at the 84th Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles, telecast producers said Wednesday.

Rock served as host of the 77th Academy Awards show in 2005. He will be seen next in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and "2 Days in New York."

The actor recently starred in the Tony Award-nominated play "Mother F**ker with the Hat" and he lent his voice to the character of Marty the zebra in the "Madagascar" movies. His other film credits include "Grown Ups," "Death at a Funeral," "Good Hair," "Bee Movie" and "Dogma."

Previously announced presenters for the Feb. 26 Oscars ceremony at the Kodak Theatre include Halle Berry, Rose Byrne, Bradley Cooper, Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Milla Jovovich, Ellie Kemper, Jennifer Lopez, Melissa McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, Maya Rudolph, Emma Stone and Kristen Wiig.