Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedian and host of a television show, is best known for her role as the hostess in Dinner and a Movie. She is also an active advocate for the environment and human rights. Annabelle Gurwitch a New York Times Bestselling author, actress and critic for her autobiography Wherever You go Wherever You Go I see you made an Effort. It's Tomato. I say Shutup, and I Fired. Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch was a long-time host of the TBS show Dinner & a Movie and TV viewers will remember her unforgettable appearances on programs including Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown and also as hosts of the sustainable series WA$TED on The Planet Green Network. She is a regular presenter on PBS Newhour Real Time With Bill Maher, NPR and composes satirical and op-ed pieces for The New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter in addition to op eds and satires for The New Yorker. Her work has been recognized by the media for her performances on the stage in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle offers wisdom as well as a laugh out loud account of aging in our culture of youth. The material has been presented in theatre festivals across the globe, including for instance, the 92nd St Y Prevention Magazine AARP Conventions and Ladies Nights for Women's Clubs across the nation. Annabelle talks to audiences about family and the importance of families. The tribes that we grow up and the ones we choose to make our way. Her talks for audience members of all ages comprise venues: The Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GOOGLE Talks The Skirball Center for the Arts and the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch discusses how memoir can redeem and reclaim meaning in our history and offer direction for our futures. Talks are offered at those at the George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women Literary Festivals as well as performance art centers. You can watch her PBS News Hour opinion piece about reading or binge watching. You can guess which side she is on.