Larry Kozinski (played by Ted Danson) is a protagonist in Cousins.
A widower who reconnects with his cousin-by-marriage Maria. Initially maintaining a platonic friendship, they eventually consummate an affair after both suspect their spouses' infidelity. He faces threats from Tom but ultimately chooses to build a future with Maria after their respective marriages end. Maria Hardy (played by Isabella Rossellini) appears in Cousins.
A mother and makeup consultant who enters a passionate affair with Larry after discovering her husband Tom's infidelity. She temporarily ends the relationship to focus on her daughter's behavioral issues but ultimately chooses to leave Tom and build a life with Larry. Tish Kozinski (played by Sean Young) appears in Cousins.
Larry's wife and a makeup consultant. She initially brushes off Larry's attempt to rekindle intimacy but eventually leaves him after recognizing his emotional distance and infidelity. They part on amicable terms, and she later discovers Tom only wants temporary flings. Vincent Kozinski (played by Lloyd Bridges) appears in Cousins.
Larry's father and Phil's brother. He arrives for the funeral, becomes attracted to his widowed sister-in-law Edie, and eventually confesses his love to her. He supports his son's happiness and marries Edie. Tom Hardy (played by William L. Petersen) appears in Cousins.
Maria's husband and an auto salesman. A serial cheater who attempts to salvage his marriage but ultimately threatens Larry and later issues an angry ultimatum to Maria when she chooses to leave him for Larry. Edie Hardy Kozinski (played by Norma Aleandro) appears in Cousins.
Maria's widowed mother and Phil's widow. She manages Phil's business and develops a romantic relationship with Vince, eventually marrying him and gaining a new partner who supports her family. Mitch Kozinski (played by Keith Coogan) appears in Cousins.
Vince's son who is present during the awkward restaurant gathering where the main characters and their families interact. Stan (played by Stephen E. Miller) appears in Cousins.
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Characters
Larry Kozinski
(played by Ted Danson) — protagonist
A widower who reconnects with his cousin-by-marriage Maria. Initially maintaining a platonic friendship, they eventually consummate an affair after both suspect their spouses' infidelity. He faces thr...
Maria Hardy
(played by Isabella Rossellini) — supporting
A mother and makeup consultant who enters a passionate affair with Larry after discovering her husband Tom's infidelity. She temporarily ends the relationship to focus on her daughter's behavioral iss...
Tish Kozinski
(played by Sean Young) — supporting
Larry's wife and a makeup consultant. She initially brushes off Larry's attempt to rekindle intimacy but eventually leaves him after recognizing his emotional distance and infidelity. They part on ami...
Vincent Kozinski
(played by Lloyd Bridges) — supporting
Larry's father and Phil's brother. He arrives for the funeral, becomes attracted to his widowed sister-in-law Edie, and eventually confesses his love to her. He supports his son's happiness and marrie...
Tom Hardy
(played by William L. Petersen) — supporting
Maria's husband and an auto salesman. A serial cheater who attempts to salvage his marriage but ultimately threatens Larry and later issues an angry ultimatum to Maria when she chooses to leave him fo...
Edie Hardy Kozinski
(played by Norma Aleandro) — supporting
Maria's widowed mother and Phil's widow. She manages Phil's business and develops a romantic relationship with Vince, eventually marrying him and gaining a new partner who supports her family.
Mitch Kozinski
(played by Keith Coogan) — supporting
Vince's son who is present during the awkward restaurant gathering where the main characters and their families interact.
Stan
(played by Stephen E. Miller) — supporting
Chloe Hardy
(played by Katharine Isabelle) — supporting
Maria's young daughter whose school behavioral issues and fighting serve as the catalyst for Maria to temporarily end her affair with Larry and focus on her family.
Herbie
(played by Alex Bruhanski) — supporting
Phil Kozinski
(played by George Coe) — supporting
Larry's uncle who dies suddenly during a family gathering. His death sets off the chain of events, including Vince's arrival and the subsequent family dynamics.
Wedding Killer Listener
(played by Kate Danson) — minor
Arnie Slevins
(played by Mark Frank) — minor
Claudia
(played by Michèle Goodger) — minor
Terri Costello
(played by Saffron Henderson) — minor
Rosanna
(played by Andrea Mann) — minor
Terri's Mother
(played by Gloria Harris) — minor
Cousin Harry
(played by LeRoy Schulz) — minor
Terri's Father
(played by John Civitarese) — minor
Twin
(played by David Robert) — minor
Story Analysis
Two cousins-by-marriage navigate marital betrayal, forbidden romance, and personal growth to ultimately choose authentic happiness.
