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Barry W. Blaustein
Writing

Barry W. Blaustein

Born 1954-09-10
Long Island, New York, USA
Department: 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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Barry W. Blaustein

Coming to America
Movie
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Coming to America

1988
TMDB3.5
The Nutty Professor
Movie
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The Nutty Professor

1996
TMDB2.8
Coming 2 America
Movie
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Coming 2 America

2021
TMDB3.1
Saturday Night Live
TV
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Saturday Night Live

1975
TMDB3.5
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Movie
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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985
TMDB3.0
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Movie
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Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

2000
TMDB2.5
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Movie
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Police Academy 3: Back in Training

1986
TMDB2.9
Boomerang
Movie
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Boomerang

1992
TMDB2.9
The Ringer
Movie
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The Ringer

2005
TMDB2.9
The Movies That Made Us
TV
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The Movies That Made Us

2019
TMDB3.6

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (28 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Being EddieBeing EddieSelfMovie2025
GCW The Indie Wrestling Hall of FameGCW The Indie Wrestling Hall of FameBarry BlausteinMovie2023
Coming 2 AmericaComing 2 AmericaScreenplayMovie2021
Coming 2 AmericaComing 2 AmericaStoryMovie2021
The Movies That Made UsThe Movies That Made UsSelfTV Series2019
Peep WorldPeep WorldDirectorMovie2010
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School MusicalsGuys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School MusicalsDirectorMovie2009
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School MusicalsGuys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School MusicalsWriterMovie2009
The RingerThe RingerDirectorMovie2005
The HoneymoonersThe HoneymoonersWriterMovie2005
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and FoundSaturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and FoundSelfMovie2005
Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsNutty Professor II: The KlumpsMan in BathroomMovie2000
Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsNutty Professor II: The KlumpsScreenplayMovie2000
Nutty Professor II: The KlumpsNutty Professor II: The KlumpsStoryMovie2000
Mick Foley: Madman UnmaskedMick Foley: Madman UnmaskedHimselfMovie1999
Beyond the MatBeyond the MatNarratorMovie1999
Beyond the MatBeyond the MatDirectorMovie1999
Beyond the MatBeyond the MatWriterMovie1999
Beyond the MatBeyond the MatProducerMovie1999
The Nutty ProfessorThe Nutty ProfessorScreenplayMovie1996
BoomerangBoomerangScreenplayMovie1992
BoomerangBoomerangCo-ProducerMovie1992
Coming to AmericaComing to AmericaScreenplayMovie1988
Police Academy 3: Back in TrainingPolice Academy 3: Back in TrainingCharactersMovie1986
Police Academy 2: Their First AssignmentPolice Academy 2: Their First AssignmentWriterMovie1985
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveBar Patron (uncredited)TV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)TV Series1975
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveWriterTV Series1975