Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedic actress and television host is well known for her tenure as host in Dinner and a Movie. She is also an active advocate for human rights and environmental issues. Annabelle Gurwitch was a critically-acclaimed actress and New York Times Bestseller Author. She wrote the memoirs You said Tomato But I Said Shut Up! The show also featured the Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch was a long-time host of TBS's Dinner & a Movie and TV viewers will remember her unforgettable appearances on shows such as Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown and as hosts of the series on sustainability WA$TED which airs on The Planet Green Network. She has been a frequent guest in PBS Newhour Real Time With Bill Maher, NPR and writes op-eds and satires for the New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter in addition to Op-eds and satires to The New Yorker. An actress the stage, her performance has earned her a place among the critics of the 'Top Ten Performances in The New York Times as well as The Los Angeles Times. Annabelle shares wisdom and her laugh out loud account of aging in our culture of youth. She's presented this material to audiences around the globe and has been featured in the 92% St Y Prevention Magazine, the AARP, and women's nights. Annabelle discusses the value and absurdity of our families, including those that we were born into and the ones we join. She has spoken to audiences from all age groups at Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix, GOOGLE talks, the Skirball Centre for the Arts, and the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch discusses the potential memoir has to redeem our past, reclaim its purpose and offer direction in our future. Talks, lectures, and performances are offered. These include George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literary festivals and performing artists centers. Watch the PBS News Hour opinion piece about reading or binge-watching. Guess what side she's on.