Charles Francis Kenny (June 23, 1898 – January 20, 1992) was an American composer, lyricist, author, and violinist.
His hit songs include "There's a Gold Mine in the Sky", "Love Letters in the Sand", "Laughing at Life", and "Because It's Your Birthday Today", all of which were written with his poet brother Nick Kenny.
In the 1920s, Kenny wrote music for Cecyl Grimes' Children's Playhouse and for radio scripts on WHN.
The Kenny brothers would financially exploit the child talent, making them perform at gigs around New York City.
He was married to actress Joy Hathaway, and they had four children, Charles Francis Jr, John, Kevin, and ZoAnne.