Barry W. Blaustein

Barry W. Blaustein remains one of the most searched entertainment personalities associated with Long Island, New York, USA and modern film culture.

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.