Barry W. Blaustein

Writer

Born: September 10, 1954
Died: May 12, 2026 (age 71)
From: 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.

Filmography (9)

Being Eddie (2025)
Self
GCW The Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame (2023)
Barry Blaustein
Peep World (2010)
Director
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals (2009)
Director
The Ringer (2005)
Director
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found (2005)
Self
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Man in Bathroom
Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked (1999)
Himself
Beyond the Mat (1999)
Director