Kenneth Casey was an American actor known for his work as a child actor in films such as “A Tale of Two Cities,” “The Show Girl,” and “An Innocent Theft.” He was also a talented songwriter and composer, best recognized for writing “Sweet Georgia Brown.”
Personal and Family Life
Kenneth Casey was born on January 10, 1899, in New York City. He attended Marquand Preparatory and later New York University, where he studied piano and organized his own band. Throughout his career, he was involved in various musical endeavors, including conducting on radio and records.
Career
As a multifaceted artist, Casey held positions as a publisher, producer, and author, and he wrote several stage scores. He was involved with numerous notable collaborations and became a member of ASCAP in 1939, further establishing his legacy in the music industry.
Death and Legacy
Kenneth Casey passed away on August 10, 1965, in Cornwall, New York, due to heart disease. His contributions to music and film, especially as a child actor and songwriter, left a lasting impact in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Tale of Two Cities | 1911-02-20 | Duke’s Son in Early Scenes |
| The Show Girl | 1911-05-18 | |
| An Innocent Theft | 1912-05-27 | Little Malcolm |
| Mario’s Swan Song | 1910-05-07 | Mario |
| Father and Son | 1912-01-15 | Jack as a boy |
| The Old Silver Watch | 1912-03-19 | Frank – the Little Boy Who Ran Away from Home |
| Heartsease | 1913-12-27 | One of the Sons |
| Over the Garden Wall | 1910-06-10 | |
| The Feudists | 1913-08-23 | Young Boy |
| Barriers Burned Away | 1911-06-24 | Frank – John’s Son |
| A Tin-Type Romance | 1910-12-06 | Little Boy (uncredited) |
| After the Round-Up | 1929-01-25 | Self |
| Consuming Love; or, St. Valentine’s Day in Greenaway Land | 1911-02-14 | |
| The Child Crusoes | 1911-09-13 | Jack – A Young Stowaway |
| Captain Jenks’ Dilemma | 1912-01-08 | One of Widow Brown’s Children |
| A Juvenile Love Affair | 1912-07-30 | Alvin Strong – the Boy |
| Vultures and Doves | 1912-08-14 | |
| In the Shadow | 1913-10-28 | Neighbor Boy |
| Cherry Blossoms | 1911-09-08 | Billie as a Boy |
| The Higher Mercy | 1912-09-10 | Tad, Lincoln’s Son |
| Ransomed; or, A Prisoner of War | 1910-10-04 | Little Ned – Captain Jack’s Son |