Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedian and host of a television show, is best known for her tenure as host of Dinner and a Movie. She has also been active in promoting human rights and environmental issues. Annabelle Gurwitch is a critically acclaimed actress and New York Times Bestselling Author of the memoirs Wherever You Go There They Are I'm Seeing You Did an effort You Say Tomato I'm Saying Shut Up and Get Fired! The book was also featured on the Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch has been a long-time host of TBS Dinner & a Movie. Her most memorable TV performances include Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown in addition to as hosting WA$TED, an environmental show which airs on The Planet Green Network. Her appearances are regularly featured in PBS Newhour Real Time Bill Maher as well as on NPR. She also contributes editorials for The New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter. She has been recognized by reviewers for her work in the theatre, appearing in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle offers her insight along with her humorous take on the aging process in our culture that is so youth-focused. Annabelle has performed her renowned show at theatre festivals all over the globe, the 92nd St Y Prevention Magazine AARP events and nights with ladies for women's clubs across the country. Annabelle speaks about the way in which families are both important and insane. The talk will focus on tribes and families you were born in and pick. Annabelle's presentations for audiences of all kinds include: the Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix The Skirball center for the Arts, the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch talks about the power of memoir to reclaim the past, find its meaning and give us the direction we need for our future. Lectures and talks include George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literary festivals and performing arts centers. You can view her IMHO on reading books versus viewing binge movies, or determine which side she falls to on PBS News Hour.