Barry W. 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.

Barry W. Blaustein is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Beyond the Mat (1999), Saturday Night Live (1975), Coming to America (1988), The Movies That Made Us (2019), Coming 2 America (2021), Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985), The Nutty Professor (1996), Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986). The recorded credits span 1975 to 2025, including 16 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.