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Barry W. Blaustein

Writing • Born 1954

Barry W. Blaustein

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About

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

Coming to America posterComing to AmericaMovie • 1988Coming 2 America posterComing 2 AmericaMovie • 2021Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment posterPolice Academy 2: Their First AssignmentMovie • 1985The Nutty Professor posterThe Nutty ProfessorMovie • 1996Police Academy 3: Back in Training posterPolice Academy 3: Back in TrainingMovie • 1986Nutty Professor II: The Klumps posterNutty Professor II: The KlumpsMovie • 2000Boomerang posterBoomerangMovie • 1992The Ringer posterThe RingerMovie • 2005The Honeymooners posterThe HoneymoonersMovie • 2005Peep World posterPeep WorldMovie • 2010Beyond the Mat posterBeyond the MatMovie • 1999