Writing
Barry W. Blaustein
EN cinema · 16 credits
Born
10 September 1954
Died
12 May 2026 (aged 71)
Birthplace
Long Island, New York, USA
Also known as Barry Blaustein
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
Being Eddie
as Self
GCW The Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame
as Barry Blaustein
Coming 2 America
Screenplay, Story
Peep World
Director
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals
Director, Writer
The Ringer
Director
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
as Man in Bathroom, Screenplay, Story
Beyond the Mat
as Narrator, Director, Writer, Producer
The Nutty Professor
Screenplay
Boomerang
Screenplay, Co-Producer
Coming to America
Screenplay