Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch has been a television and film hostess from the time of Dinner and a Movie, as well as an active activist for environmental and secular questions. Annabelle Gurwitch was a critically-acclaimed actor, as well as a New York Times Bestseller Author. Her memoirs were published. You said Tomato but I said Shut Up! Showtime Comedy Special. Gurwitch hosted Dinner & a Movie on TBS for many years. TV viewers may remember her appearances in programs such as Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown, and the sustainability program WA$TED which was broadcast by The Planet Green Network. She makes regular appearances for PBS Newhour Real Time with Bill Maher and on NPR and also writes opinion pieces for the New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter and satire pieces for The New Yorker and McSweeeneys. She has been recognized by critics for her work in the theatre, appearing in The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle is an experienced woman who shares her insights about aging and ways to laugh at it in a youth-obsessed society. She's presented this material in front of audiences across the globe, including her appearance at the 92% St Y Prevention Magazine, the AARP, and women's nights. Annabelle speaks about the significance and absurdity of family members, both those which we were raised in as well as those that we have joined. Talks for audiences of all ages include locations like the 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 of memoir to redeem and reclaim meaning in our history and offer direction for our futures. Lectures and talks include George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literary fests and performing arts centers. Check out her PBS News Hour IMHO about reading versus binge viewing, and you'll be able to guess where she stands.