Kenneth A. Skinner (1861 – 25 July 1932) was a champion roller speed skater in the late nineteenth century.

Skinner was born in 1861[1] in Nova Scotia and came to the United States at the age of 17.

[2] Skinner was considered the American champion speed skater in 1884,[3] although this was before the sport was standardized by any governing body so definitive championships are hard to determine.

[4] According to fellow skater Bright Star, Skinner was the inventor of ball bearing wheeled skates.

According to the New York Clipper, Skinner "throws forward his chest in a most remarkable manner" while skating.