Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedian and host of a television show, is most well-known for her role as the host of Dinner and a Movie. She is also a vocal advocate on environmental issues and humanism. Annabelle Gurwitch, a New York Times bestseller and an internationally acclaimed actor, was the best-selling New York Times Author of her memoirs In the Place You Are They Are I See You Made An Effort I say Tomato When you say Fired, I Speak Shut Up And Fired. Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch is well known for her lengthy stint hosting TBS Dinner & a Movie. In addition, she has appeared on shows such Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown. She is a regular guest on PBS Newhour Real Time with Bill Maher and on NPR as well as penning Op-eds in the New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter and satire for The New Yorker and McSweeeneys. She has been recognized by reviewers for her work in the theatre, appearing in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle provides a humorous and insightful perspective on getting older in the current youth-focused world. She has performed this acclaimed piece at various theater festivals across the globe, and at the 1992nd St Y Prevention Magazine AARP events and nights with ladies for women's clubs across the country. Annabelle discusses the insanity and value of family. the families we're born into, as well as the tribes we decide to belong to. To audiences of any age Annabelle has delivered talks on her Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GOOGLETalks The SkirballCenter for the Arts The Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch talks about the power of memoir in helping bring meaning back to our past and provide directions for our futures. Talks, lectures, and performances include George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literary events and performing artists centers. Check out her PBS News Hour IMHO about watching versus reading, and you'll be able to guess where she stands.