Christian Cousins, known for his childhood roles in Kindergarten Cop and Knots Landing, has died at the age of 43, Page Six reported.
His brother, Jonas Roeser, shared the news on Instagram in October, stating that Cousins suffered from liver disease prior to his passing.
Brothers Born in California
Christian and his twin brother, Joseph “Joey” Cousins, were born in March 1983 in Orange County, California. Roeser noted that he did not meet Christian and Joey until he was in college, as they grew up in California while he lived in Washington.
“They are my brothers through my biological father,” Roeser explained on Instagram, according to Page Six. “Before that, I grew up watching them on television in Knots Landing and the lead role of Dominic in Kindergarten Cop with Arnold Schwarzenegger.”
The brothers acted from age five until 1995
The brothers made their acting debut at five years old in an episode of Highway to Heaven. They subsequently appeared in nearly 60 episodes of the soap opera Knots Landing as Bobby Gibson Ewing between 1987 and 1992.
While working on the television series, the siblings also shared the screen with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990 feature film Kindergarten Cop, playing the character Dominic. Their final acting credits were in 1995.
Remembering Christian Cousins
Roeser reflected on his brother beyond his early television appearances, describing him as someone full of energy and passion.
“He was a character, full of passion and energy, with big stories and even bigger dreams,” Roeser wrote, as reported by Page Six.
Roeser added that Christian “had been very sick” before his death, noting that it brings him comfort to believe his brother is now free from pain.
“Rest easy, Christian. I hope your soul is at rest and that you’ve found peace. You are my brother and you will be missed,” Roeser wrote.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where were Christian and Joey Cousins born?
Christian and Joey Cousins were born in March 1983 in Orange County, California.
What were Christian Cousins’ most notable acting roles?
He was best known for playing Bobby Gibson Ewing in nearly 60 episodes of Knots Landing and sharing the role of Dominic alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the 1990 film Kindergarten Cop.
When did Christian and Joey Cousins end their acting careers?
The brothers’ last acting role was in 1995, following years of television and film work that began in 1988.