Russell Crowe to receive Walk of Fame star next month

Actor Russell Crowe will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next month. Photo / Getty Images

SYDNEY - Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe will be recognised with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April.

The New Zealand-born, Australian-raised actor will be honoured with the 2404th star on April 12 outside the Kodak Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

Director Ron Howard and TV host Jay Leno will speak at the ceremony, with Crowe's wife Danielle Spencer expected to be watching on proudly.

His latest movie, Ridley Scott's Robin Hood, is due to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

- AAP