
Barry W. Blaustein
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- September 10, 1954
- Died
- May 12, 2026 (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- Long Island, New York, USA
Biography
Barry Wayne Blaustein (September 10, 1954 – May 12, 2026) was an American comedy writer best known for his writing on Saturday Night Live and the screenplays for Coming to America, Coming 2 America, and The Nutty Professor, all written in collaboration with David Sheffield. As a writer he helped launch Eddie Murphy's career.
Known For
Filmography

Coming 2 America
Movie · Screenplay, Story

Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals
Movie · Writer

The Honeymooners
Movie · Writer

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Movie · Screenplay, Story

Beyond the Mat
Movie · Writer

The Nutty Professor
Movie · Screenplay

Boomerang
Movie · Screenplay

Coming to America
Movie · Screenplay

Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Movie · Characters

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Movie · Writer

Saturday Night Live
TV · Writer · 55 eps


