Jeremy Corbyn endorsed by Danny DeVito for Prime Minister

The actor almost had to be pulled off the red carpet while excitedly rambling about Corbyn

An unlikely Jeremy Corbyn fan has appeared in the form of a Hollywood legend.

After receiving support from Daniel Radcliffe, Brian Eno and Shia La Boeuf, the Labour leader has received another celebrity endorsement from Danny DeVito.

Hollywood actor DeVito, best known for his roles in Taxi, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, was beside himself with praise for Mr Corbyn when speaking to journalists at an event in LA. However, it's fair to say the same praise wasn't extended to David Cameron.

The New Jersey-born star excitedly claimed he was a "big supporter" of Mr Corbyn. “I like the idea of people telling the truth,” he added. “I like them to get to the bottom of things, really.”

When asked whether the Labour leader would make a good Prime Minister, he didn't hold back. “I think he would make a great PM […] Oh yeah, way better than Cameron.”

Mr Cameron has faced mounting criticism over the past few days after finally admitting he profited from a stake in his father’s offshore investment fund before he became Prime Minister. DeVito also appeared frustrated at the scandal the 'Panama Papers' have brought. Why doesn’t anybody want to pay taxes, and just fix the country, and make everybody have a good life?” he pleaded. “You know, it’s crazy.”

The actor also revealed himself not to be a huge fan of “sketchy” former PM Tony Blair. Addressing the camera directly while it appeared his assistant was trying to hurry him on, DeVito advised the nation: “Listen, look at your history for crying out loud, you know what I mean? Your sketchy guy hanging out with George Bush? What was his name? Blaaaair.”

Although this may be the first time the 71-year-old has aired his opinions on the current political climate in the UK, he is actively endorsing Democrat hopeful Bernie Sanders in the US. He appeared at a rally for the Vermont senator last month where he exclaimed to a roaring crowd: “I feel THE BERN!”

Additional reporting by the Press Association.