 Bobby's character was kept, but the show ended up focusing on his older brother, J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman), as it became clear that he was the breakout character.Still, Bobby retained his central role as the show's primary hero, and the Abel to J.R.'s Cain.Bobby was born February 16, 1950 (according to a shot of his passport in season 14 episode "Charade") on Southfork Ranch.