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.
Filmography
Coming 2 America2021 · Screenplay, Story
Peep World2010 · Director
Guys 'N Divas: Battle of the High School Musicals2009 · Director, Writer
The Ringer2005 · Director
The Honeymooners2005 · Writer
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps2000 · Screenplay, Story
Beyond the Mat1999 · Director, Writer, Producer
The Nutty Professor1996 · Screenplay
Boomerang1992 · Screenplay, Co-Producer
Coming to America1988 · Screenplay
Police Academy 3: Back in Training1986 · Characters
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment1985 · Writer