Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedy actress and TV host is most well-known for her tenure as host of Dinner and a Movie. She is also active in promoting human rights and environmental issues. Annabelle Gurwitch a New York Times best-selling writer, actress and critic in her autobiography Wherever you go Then They Are I see you made an effort. Then you say Tomato. I say Shutup and Get Fired. It also appeared in the Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch was the host of Dinner & a Movie on TBS throughout the years. Television viewers will remember her appearances in programs such as Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown as well as WA$TED, a sustainability show that was broadcast on The Planet Green Network. She makes regular appearances in PBS Newhour Real Time with Bill Maher and on NPR and also writes opinion pieces for the New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter as well as satire for The New Yorker and McSweeeneys. She has been recognized by critics for her work on stage for The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle shares her knowledge along with her humorous perspective on the process of aging in our culture that is so youth-focused. Annabelle has performed her highly acclaimed work in theater festivals worldwide, during the 1992 St Y Prevention Magazine AARP gatherings and groups of women across the country. Annabelle speaks to the audience about families and their importance. The tribes within which we are raised and one we select to be. Talks for audience members of all ages comprise venues: The Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GOOGLE Talks at the Skirball Center for the Arts and the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch discusses the potential memoir has to redeem our past, reclaim its meaning and give us direction in our future. Professor Gurwitch has given talks and lectures on The George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women as well as performing arts centres as well as literary festivals. Watch her opinion regarding reading versus the habit of binge-watching, and you can guess which side she comes to on PBS News Hour.