- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- 1954-09-10 · 71 (at death)
- Died
- 2026-05-12
- Place of birth
- Long Island, New York, USA
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.
