Here are the recently announced 2010 Oscar nominees for acting. The Oscar ceremony will be held on March 7 and for the first time since 1929 we will have co-hosts on the night. Being entertained by Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin for a few hours should produce a few laughs.

Actor in a Leading Role

Jeff Bridges Crazy Heart

George Clooney Up In The Air

Colin Firth A Single Man

Morgan Freeman Invictus

Jeremy Henner The Hurt Locker

Actor in a Supporting Role

Matt Damon Invictus

Woody Harrelson The Messenger

Christopher Plummer The Last Station

Stanley Tucci The Lovely Bones

Christoph Waltz Inglourious Basterds

Actress in a Leading Role

Sandra Bullock The Blind Side

Helen Mirren The Last Station

Carey Mulligan An Education

Gabourey Sidibe Precious

Meryl Streep Julie & Julia

Actress in a Supporting Role

Penelope Cruz Nine

Vera Farmiga Up In The Air

Maggie Gyllenhaal Crazy Heart

Anna Kendrick Up In The Air

Mo’Nique Precious