James Cordon is set to be honoured at the 11th annual Oscar Wilde Awards in February.
The awards are usually given to a notable figure of Irish background, however occasionally an honorary Irishman or woman will also be selected.
The Gavin and Stacey star has been chosen by the US-Ireland Alliance to receive the gong in recognition of his contribution to film and television.
Honorary Irishman: James will receive an award at the Oscar Wilde party
“He deserves to be our ‘honorary Irishman’ this year just on the basis of the courage it takes to perform with some of the finest Irish dancers in the world,” US-Ireland Alliance president Trina Vargo said.
Previous honourees include Colin Farrell, Saoirse Ronan, Brendan Gleeson and Van Morrison.
The Oscar Wilde parties will once again be hosted by J.J. Abrams on February 25, the night before the Academy Awards.
