Oscar role for 'Bruno' star

The man behind Ali G, Borat and Bruno has added a new role to his repertoire - that of an Oscars presenter.

Sacha Baron Cohen and fellow comic actors Jason Bateman, Steve Carell, Tina Fey and Ben Stiller will hand out the statuettes at the Academy Awards.

It will be the first Oscar appearance for Baron Cohen and Bateman, a star of best picture nominee 'Up in the Air'.

Previously announced presenters include Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner.

The 82nd Academy Awards will be presented on March 7 at the Kodak Theatre and broadcast live on ABC.

Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will share hosting duties.