Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedic actress and television host is best known for her time as hostess on Dinner and a Movie. In addition, she has been active in promoting environmental issues and humanism. Annabelle Gurwitch, a New York Times bestseller and an internationally acclaimed actor, was the New York Times's Bestselling author of her memoirs: In the Place You Are Then I'm Sure That You Did An Effort Said Tomato You Say Fired I say Shut Up and was fired. which was in turn a Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch is best known for her lengthy stint hosting TBS Dinner & a Movie. She also has been featured on shows such Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown. The shows she has appeared on regularly are on PBS Newhour Real Time Bill Maher or NPR. Additionally, she composes op-eds that are featured in the New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter comedy series as well as to The New Yorker & McSweeneys. Her work as an actress on stage has secured her inclusion in the annual list of critics' top Ten Performances of the Year in both The New York and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle shares her knowledge and humour in her view of the ageing process of our world that's so focused on youth. She's performed her acclaimed material in theater festivals worldwide, in the 92nd St Y Prevention Magazine AARP conferences and women groups across the nation. Annabelle talks about the significance and sanity of families, those we're born into and the tribes we decide to belong. She's spoken to crowds from all age groups at Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix, GOOGLE talks, The Skirball Center for the Arts, and the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch talks about the power memoir has to redeem the past, find its meaning and give us the direction we need for our future. Lectures, talks and performances include George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literature fests and performing artists centers. View the segment on her PBS News Hour IMHO about the difference between binge watching and reading and you'll be able to determine where she is.