
Biography
Annabelle Gurwitch is a New York Times Bestselling author, actress, and television host. Her most recent book is Wherever You Go, There They Are: Stories About My Family You Might Relate to (Penguin Random House), in which Gurwitch writes stories inspired by her hilariously dysfunctional childhood. Other books: I See You Made an Effort, (Penguin Random House) was a Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing Finalist and a New York Times Bestseller; You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up (Random House), and Fired! (Simon and Schuster), premiered as a Showtime Comedy Special. Co-host of the popular Dinner & a Movie on TBS, she's written for The New Yorker, The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, amongst other publications and was a regular commentator for NPR's All Things Considered. Gurwitch is adapting Wherever You Go, There They Are for Janollari Entertainment and NBC. She adapted I See You Made an Effort with Liz Tuccillo and producer Sarah Condon for F/X, and You Say Tomato, I Say Shut up with Jeff Kahn, for Lifetime.
Acted in 67
2020s
- 2022
2010s
- 2016
It's Us
Marie
- 2011
- 2010
A Buddy Story
Rita
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Moola
Louise
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
Melvin Goes to Dinner
Sarah
ManFast
Jessica
- 2002
The 4th Tenor
Gina
- 2001
The Medicine Show
Melissa
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Jennifer Gersh
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Scandal of 1920
Dottie
- 1998
They Come at Night
Emily
Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss
Gallery Owner
- 1997
Cadillac
Rose
Masterminds
Helen Randall Paxton
Love-Struck
Rachel
'Til There Was You
Woman in Bathroom
Changing Habits
Boutique Customer
- 1996
Encino Woman
Chris
Intimate Betrayal
Claire
- 1995
Three Wishes
Leland's Mother
Not Like Us
Vicki
Automatic
Gloria Takamatsu
- 1994
Monty
TV
- 1993
Red Shoe Diaries 3: Another Woman's Lipstick
Annie (archive footage)
The Tower
Sally
- 1992
2000 Malibu Road
TV
- 1991
Pizza Man
The Dame
- 1990
Sydney
TV
Teach 109
Nurse
1980s
- 1989
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
Movie
- 1988
Where the Hell's That Gold?!!?
Jesse
TV-Dad
Judy
- 1987
Kiss Daddy Goodnight
Sue
- 1985
Delivery Boys
Woman with Big Hat (uncredited)
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
Wrote 4
2000s
- 2007
Fired!
Writer
1980s
- 1988
TV-Dad
Writer
- 1985
- 1983
Appearances3
2000s
- 2007
Fired!
Self
- 2003