Clooney to present at Oscars

George Clooney

George Clooney who will attend the Oscars for the first time this year armed with three nominations, will also present a statuette to a winner at next week's show.

The star is a major Academy Awards hopeful for best director and best original screenplay for his political drama Good Night, and Good Luck as well as a best supporting actor nomination for Syriana.

Other presenters include Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Naomi Watts, Uma Thurman, Tom Hanks and Jennifer Aniston.