Barry W. Blaustein
Writing
Biography
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Barry W. Blaustein
Boomerang
1992
The Ringer
2005
Filmography
Acting (6)
2025
Being Eddieas Self
6.8
2023
GCW The Indie Wrestling Hall of Fameas Barry Blaustein
8.0
2000
Nutty Professor II: The Klumpsas Man in Bathroom
5.0
1999
Mick Foley: Madman Unmaskedas Himself
1999
Beyond the Matas Narrator
7.3
Production & Directing (18)
2021
Coming 2 AmericaScreenplay
6.3
2021
Coming 2 AmericaStory
6.3
2010
Peep WorldDirector
4.8
5.0
5.0
2005
The RingerDirector
5.7
2005
The HoneymoonersWriter
4.1
2000
Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsScreenplay
5.0
2000
5.0
1999
Beyond the MatDirector
7.3
1999
Beyond the MatWriter
7.3
1999
Beyond the MatProducer
7.3
1996
The Nutty ProfessorScreenplay
5.6
1992
BoomerangScreenplay
5.7
1992
BoomerangCo-Producer
5.7
1988
Coming to AmericaScreenplay
6.9
1986
Police Academy 3: Back in TrainingCharacters
5.8
1985
6.1