Barry W. Blaustein
Writing•Born September 10, 1954•Died May 12, 2026 (age 71)•Long Island, New York, USA
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
Saturday Night Live
1975•TV Series•
6.9
Saturday Night Live
1975•TV Series•
6.9
The Movies That Made Us
2019•TV Series•
7.3
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
2000•Movie•
5.0
Being Eddie
2025•Movie•
6.7
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost and Found
2005•Movie•
8.0
Beyond the Mat
1999•Movie•
7.3
Mick Foley: Madman Unmasked
1999•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentWriting
BirthdaySeptember 10, 1954
Day of DeathMay 12, 2026
Place of BirthLong Island, New York, USA
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