Barry W. Blaustein

Barry W. Blaustein

Born 10 September 1954 in Long Island, New York, USA

Died 12 May 2026 (aged 71)

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.

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As a writer he helped launch Eddie Murphy's career.

Writer

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1988
Coming to America Screenplay
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1996
The Nutty Professor Screenplay
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2021
Coming 2 America Screenplay, Story
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1985
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment Writer

Actor

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2000
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps Man in Bathroom
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1999
Beyond the Mat Narrator
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2025
Being Eddie Self
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2005
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found Self

Director

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2005
The Ringer Director
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1999
Beyond the Mat Director
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2010
Peep World Director
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2009
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals Director

Producer

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1992
Boomerang Co-Producer
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1999
Beyond the Mat Producer