Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedic actress and television host is best known for her role as the hostess on Dinner and a Movie. She has also been a vocal advocate on the environment and human rights. Annabelle Gurwitch has been a highly regarded actress for many years and is also the best-selling author of Anywhere you go, wherever they are, I see you've put in an effort. You said tomato, I'm saying shut up and get fired! The book was also featured on a Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch was the host of Dinner & a Movie on TBS throughout the years. TV viewers may be familiar with her appearances on programs such as Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown, and the program on sustainability WA$TED that was broadcast by The Planet Green Network. She is a regular guest on PBS Newhour Real Time Bill Maher on NPR. She also contributes op eds to The New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter. Her work as an actress on stage has earned her a spot in the annual list of critics' Top Ten performances of the year in each of The New York and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle provides a humorous and insightful perspective on growing older in today's youth-oriented society. Her acclaimed performance material has been performed at international theater festivals as well as at the 92nd St Y Prevention Magazine AARP gatherings and groups of women across the country. Annabelle talks about the significance and insanity of family members, both those we're born into and the tribes we chose to join. She speaks to people of all ages in venues such as the Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GOOGLETalks the Skirball for the Arts the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch discusses the power of memoir to restore meaning and value to the past, and to provide direction for our futures. Lectures and talks are offered. George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literary festivals as well as performing arts centers. Watch her opinion on reading books versus viewing binge movies, or figure out which side she is to on PBS News Hour.