Henri Franconi, full name Jean Gérard Henri Franconi, (4 November 1779 – 22 July 1849) was a French playwright and circus performer of the early 19th century.
A son of Antonio Franconi, in 1807 he became with his brother Laurent director of the Cirque-Olympique (1807-1837).
An actor, a mime, an esquire, nicknamed Minette, he authored pantomimes, dramas and vaudeville.