Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch is an American writer, comedian and TV host best known for her time as hostess for Dinner and a Movie on TBS as well as an activist with religious humanism and environmental concerns. Annabelle Gurwitch is a critically acclaimed actress and New York Times Bestselling Author of the memoirs When You're There, They're Here I see you made an effort to say Tomato I say Shut Up And Fired! It also appeared in the Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch hosts Dinner & a Movie on TBS for a number of years. TV viewers may be able to recall her appearances on shows such as Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown as well as the sustainability program WA$TED which was shown on The Planet Green Network. She has been a frequent guest on PBS Newhour Real Time With Bill Maher, NPR and write satires and op-eds for The New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter in addition to op eds and satires for The New Yorker. The New York Times has praised her for being a stage actress and included it in its annual list of reviewers' top Ten Actors. Annabelle offers wisdom as well as a humorous review of ageing within our teen-centric society. She has spoken about this subject for audiences all over the world such as the audience at the 92nd St Y Prevention Magazine, Women's Nights and AARP. Annabelle speaks about the importance and insanity of family members, both the ones we're born into as well as the tribes we chose to be part of. She has spoken to people of everyone of any age at events such as her speaking at the Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GOOGLETalks the Skirball for the Arts the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch speaks about the power memoir has to redeem the past, restore its meaning and give us direction in our future. The lectures include the George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women Literary Festivals, as well as performing art centers. Watch her PBS News Hour opinion piece on books to read or binge watching. Find out what side she's on.