Story highlights The 2017 CNN Hero of the Year will be announced at 'CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute' on December 17

Celebrity presenters include Christian Bale, Sterling K. Brown, Diane Lane, Alfre Woodard and Jim Gaffigan

(CNN) Emmy award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown regularly turns in three-tissue performances on NBC's "This Is Us." Now he'll help present the emotionally stirring stories of 10 regular people working to improve the world one community at a time.

Brown joins Oscar-winning actor Christian Bale, Oscar-nominated actress Diane Lane, Emmy-nominated actress Samira Wiley, Oscar-nominated actress Alfre Woodard and Emmy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan to commemorate the 11th annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute" on Sunday, December 17.

Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters CNN's Anderson Cooper returns to co-host the 11th annual "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," airing live on CNN Sunday, December 17 at 8 p.m. ET. Joining Cooper as co-host is ABC's Kelly Ripa. The duo will emcee the star-studded show from New York's iconic American Museum of Natural History. Hide Caption 1 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Christian Bale, star of the upcoming "Jungle Book," will honor the 2017 CNN Heroes during Sunday's All-Star Tribute Show. Hide Caption 2 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Among this year's celebrity presenters is actor Sterling K. Brown of NBC's family drama "This Is Us." Hide Caption 3 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Actor Diane Lane will return to salute the CNN Heroes this year. Hide Caption 4 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Actor Christopher Meloni, who is currently starring in Syfy's "Happy!" is set to fete the CNN Heroes this year. Hide Caption 5 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Actor and rapper Common will perform alongside singer Andra Day to salute this year's CNN Heroes. Hide Caption 6 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Andra Day and Common will perform their song "Stand Up for Something" during the tribute show. Hide Caption 7 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Andrew Rannells (right, pictured with Dorota Kishlovsky), known for his role as Elijah on HBO's "Girls," will show up to thank the 2017 top 10 CNN Heroes for their service. Hide Caption 8 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters "Handmaid's Tale" actor Samira Wiley will be on hand to honor the 2017 CNN Heroes on December 17. Hide Caption 9 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters "Burning Sands" actor Alfre Woodard will take part in the 2017 CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute. Hide Caption 10 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan might bring Hot Pockets to the tribute show. Hide Caption 11 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters "Paint It Black" actor Amber Tamblyn joins the other celebs to salute 2017 CNN Heroes. Hide Caption 12 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Young actor Gaten Matarazzo of "Stranger Things" is set to attend the 11th annual All-Star Tribute. Hide Caption 13 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Brooklynn Prince, who appeared in the film "The Florida Project," will be on hand to honor this year's top 10 CNN Heroes. Hide Caption 14 of 15 Photos: CNN Heroes 2017 celebrity presenters Iain Armitage, who acted in HBO's "Big Little Lies," will also celebrate the 2017 CNN Heroes. Hide Caption 15 of 15

ABC's Kelly Ripa will join CNN's Anderson Cooper to host the show, which airs live on CNN at 8 p.m. ET from New York's American Museum of Natural History.

Actors Amber Tamblyn of "Paint It Black," Gaten Matarazzo of "Stranger Things," Brooklynn Prince of "The Florida Project" and Iain Armitage of "Big Little Lies" are among the celebrity presenters helping celebrate this year's CNN Heroes.