Christian Cousins, former child actor in 'Kindergarten Cop,' dead at 43
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christian Cousins, former child actor known for his role as Dominic Palmieri in the 1990 film "Kindergarten Cop," has died at the age of 43 due to liver disease, as announced by his half-brother Jonas Roeser.
- Cousins and his twin brother, Joseph, shared acting roles in the 1980s and 1990s, including appearances on the CBS soap opera "Knots Landing" and films like "Twin Sitters" and "Critters 3."
- Cousins was recognized for his early work alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Kindergarten Cop," where he portrayed the son of a drug dealer, and he recalled the challenges of acting in intense scenes despite the kindness of his co-star.
- After retiring from acting, Cousins transitioned to working in the furniture business and had been living in East Irvine while struggling with health issues in recent years.
- His half-brother remembered him as a passionate and energetic individual with big dreams, expressing hope that Cousins has found peace after his passing.
