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Barry W. Blaustein

Writing · Born September 10, 1954 · 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.

Barry W. Blaustein movies and shows

  • Saturday Night Live1975
  • The Movies That Made Us2019
  • Coming to America1988
  • Coming 2 America2021
  • Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment1985
  • The Nutty Professor1996
  • Police Academy 3: Back in Training1986
  • Nutty Professor II: The Klumps2000
  • Boomerang1992
  • Being Eddie2025
  • The Ringer2005
  • Beyond the Mat1999
  • Peep World2010
  • The Honeymooners2005
  • Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found2005
  • GCW The Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame2023
  • Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked1999
  • Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals2009