Barry W. Blaustein

Barry W. Blaustein

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Long Island, New York, USA
September 10, 1954

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.

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Representative Works

Coming to America
Coming to America
6.9
/ English
The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor
5.7
/ English
Coming 2 America
Coming 2 America
6.3
/ English
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
5.8
/ English
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
5.0
/ English
Boomerang
Boomerang
5.7
/ English
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
6.1
/ English
Being Eddie
Being Eddie
6.8
/ English
The Ringer
The Ringer
5.7
/ English
Beyond the Mat
Beyond the Mat
7.3
/ English
The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners
4.0
/ English
Peep World
Peep World
4.8
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Coming to America
1988Nominee

Best Writing

Coming to America

The Nutty Professor
1996Nominee

Best Writing

The Nutty Professor

Coming 2 America
2021Nominee

Best Writing

Coming 2 America

Career Highlights

Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1986Highlight

Best Writing

Police Academy 3: Back in Training

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000Highlight

Best Performance

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps

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