The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced today that Neil will be one of the recipients of a star in 2011.

A new group of entertainment professionals in motion pictures, television, live theater, and recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held on June 14, 2010 and ratified by the Chamber’s Board of Directors.

In the television category, Neil will be joined by Danny DeVito, Tina Fey, Simon Fuller, John Langley, Ed O’Neill, John Wells, and Oprah Winfrey.

More details of Neil’s star ceremony still to come. Recipients have five years from the date of nomination to schedule their ceremony, or else it will expire.

Congratulations, Neil! What a nice almost-birthday present for you!