Charles Kushner is an American real estate developer and the founder of Kushner Companies, a prominent real estate firm based in New Jersey. He was born on May 16, 1954, and is known for his significant contributions to the real estate market, particularly in the development of commercial and residential properties. Kushner gained national attention due to his family connections, particularly as the father of Jared Kushner, who served as a senior advisor to former President Donald Trump. In 2004, Charles Kushner was convicted of tax evasion, witness tampering, and making illegal campaign contributions, which led to a two-year prison sentence.