Barry W. Blaustein
Known for: Writing
Born: September 10, 1954
Died: May 12, 2026
Place of birth: Long Island, New York, USA
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.
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Filmography
16 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
6.8
Being Eddie
2025
NR
GCW The Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame
2023
6.3
Coming 2 America
2021
7.3
The Movies That Made Us
2019
4.8
Peep World
2010
5.0
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals
2009
5.7
The Ringer
2005
4.0
The Honeymooners
2005
8.0
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
2005
5.0
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000
NR
Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked
1999
7.3
Beyond the Mat
1999
5.6
The Nutty Professor
1996
5.7
Boomerang
1992
6.9
Coming to America
1988
5.8
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1986
6.1
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985
6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975