Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedian and host of a television show, is well known for her tenure as host in Dinner and a Movie. In addition, she has been an active advocate for environmental issues and humanism. Annabelle Gurwitch, a New York Times best-selling author and highly acclaimed actress, is the New York Times's Bestselling Author for her memoirs: In the Place You Are Then I'm Sure It was a long time ago that you tried to Say Tomato You say I'm fired, and you Say Shut up and was fired. This was also the Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch is a regular host on TBS Dinner & a Movie. Her memorable television performances include Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown in addition to as her hosting of WA$TED which is a show about sustainability on The Planet Green Network. There are regular appearances on PBS Newhour Real Time, on NPR and in The Hollywood Reporter. Apart from the writing of op eds, she writes satires that are published in The New Yorker WSJ The Hollywood Reporter. The New York Times has acknowledged her as a stage actress and included it on its annual list of critics' Top Ten Performances. Annabelle's insight and humorous perspective on aging in a culture that is obsessed with youth, are shared. Annabelle has performed her highly acclaimed work at international theater festivals, in the 1992 St Y Prevention Magazine AARP events and in women's groups throughout the nation. Annabelle talks to audiences about families and their importance. The tribes that we are raised and ones into which we decide to make our way. The talks she gives to people of all ages are available in the following venues: Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GOOGLE Talks The Skirball Center for the Arts and the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch discusses the potential of memoir to reclaim the past, find its purpose and offer the direction we need for our future. The lectures include her participation in the George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women Literary Festivals as well as the performing arts centers. It is possible to watch her opinions on reading books versus viewing binge movies, or guess which side she comes down on on the PBS News Hour.