Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch was an American actress, comedian and television host. She is most well-known for her work as hostess of Dinner and a Movie (TBS) and environmentalist associated with secular humanism and environmental concerns. Annabelle Gurwitch, a New York Times bestseller and critically acclaimed actress is the best-selling New York Times Author for her memoirs: Whatever You're Doing, They Are I See You Made An Effort I say Tomato You say I'm fired, and you say Shut Up and Fired. It was also an Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch was the host of Dinner & a Movie on TBS throughout the years. Television viewers will be familiar with her appearances on programs like Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown, and WA$TED, a sustainability show that was broadcast on The Planet Green Network. Her appearances are regularly on PBS Newhour Real Time, on NPR as well as the Hollywood Reporter. In addition to the writing of op eds, she creates satires which are published in The New Yorker WSJ The Hollywood Reporter. She has been recognized by critics for her work on the stage in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle's wisdom and witty account of ageing in a culture that is obsessed with youth, are being shared. The material has been presented at theater festivals around the world, the 92nd St Y Prevention Magazine AARP conventions as well as Ladies Nights held by women's groups across the country. Annabelle is going to talk about the fact that families are important and crazy. The talk will focus on tribes and families are yours to pick. To audiences of any age Annabelle has spoken at The Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GOOGLETalks The SkirballCenter for the Arts The Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch talks about the power of memoir in helping redeem and reclaim meaning in the past, and to provide direction for our futures. Talks are offered at those at the George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women Literary Festivals as well as the performing arts centers. Watch her PBS News Hour IMHO about reading versus binge viewing, and then you'll have the ability to figure out where she's at.