Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedy actress and TV host is well known for her time as host on Dinner and a Movie. She is also an active advocate for environmental issues and humanism. 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! It also appeared in the Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch has served as a frequent host on TBS Dinner & a Movie. Her unforgettable television shows include Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown as well as hosting the show WA$TED which is a show about sustainability which airs on The Planet Green Network. She makes regular appearances in PBS Newhour Real Time with Bill Maher and on NPR in addition to writing opinion pieces for the New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter and satire for The New Yorker and McSweeeneys. The New York Times has been elated by her stage actor, and has included it as part of its annual list reviewers' top Ten Actors. Annabelle offers her humorous and insightful perspective on the challenges of aging in our modern-day youth-focused society. The material she has been performing is acclaimed and performed in many theater festivals, AARP conventions, the 92nd Street Y Prevention Magazines and evenings for ladies with female groups across the nation. Annabelle will speak about how families are both important and insane. They will discuss families and tribes you were born in and decide which one to choose. She speaks to all ages at venues like the Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GoogleTalks, the Skirball for the Arts the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch talks about the power of memoir in helping restore meaning and value to our past and provide the direction we need for the future. Lectures, talks, and performances are offered. These include George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literary festivals and performance arts centers. Watch the PBS News Hour opinion piece on books to read or binge-watching. Find out what side she's on.