Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Acting
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins was born on August 9, 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA as Allen Clayton Hoskins. He was an actor, known for Pups Is Pups (1930), Shivering Shakespeare(1930) and Bear Shooters (1930). He was married to Frances. Has two children: a daughter Candy and a son Chris. He died on July 26, 1980 in Oakland, California, USA. Brother of actress Jannie Hoskins. On screen from the age of 14 months, he acquired the name 'Farina' from the cereal. Member of 'Our Gang' in 106 episodes between 1922 and 1931. His last "Our Gang" contract with the Hal Roach Studios called for a weekly salary of $350 a week; far more than any of the other kids (even Jackie Cooper) were paid at that time. Served in the military during World War II. In his later years, made a successful career at Los Angeles area medical centers, helping disabled young people afflicted with drug problems and mental illnesses.
Known for
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movieThe Our Gang Story
1994
Farina (archive footage)
movieClassic Comedy Teams
1986
Our Gang (archive footage)
movieIt's Showtime
1976
Self (archive footage)
movieAfter the Thin Man
1936
Screwy (uncredited)
movieThe Gorgeous Hussy
1936
Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
movieReckless
1935
Gold Dust
movieThe Mayor of Hell
1933
Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
movieFish Hooky
1933
Farina
movieYou Said a Mouthful
1932
Sam Wellington
movieFly My Kite
1931
Farina
movieBargain Day
1931
Farina
movieThe Stolen Jools
1931
'Farina'
movieLittle Daddy
1931
Farina
movieLove Business
1931
Farina
movieHelping Grandma
1931
Farina
movieSchool's Out
1930
Farina
movieTeacher's Pet
1930
Farina
moviePups Is Pups
1930
Farina
movieA Tough Winter
1930
Farina
movieBear Shooters
1930
Farina
movieBouncing Babies
1929
Farina
movieCat, Dog & Co.
1929
Farina
movieBoxing Gloves
1929
Farina
movieLazy Days
1929
Farina
movieRailroadin'
1929
Farina
movieLittle Mother
1929
Farina
movieSmall Talk
1929
Farina
movieThe Holy Terror
1929
Farina
movieNoisy Noises
1929
Farina
movieElection Day
1929
Farina
movieFast Freight
1929
Farina
movieGrowing Pains
1928
Farina
movieSchool Begins
1928
Farina
movieCrazy House
1928
Farina
movieFair and Muddy
1928
Farina
movieThe Smile Wins
1928
Farina
movieRainy Days
1928
Farina
movieSpook Spoofing
1928
Farina
moviePlayin' Hookey
1928
Farina
movieDog Heaven
1927
Farina
movieHeebee Jeebees
1927
Farina
movieChicken Feed
1927
Farina
movieThe Old Wallop
1927
Farina
movieOlympic Games
1927
Farina
movieBaby Brother
1927
Farina
movieLove My Dog
1927
Farina
movieTen Years Old
1927
Farina
movie45 Minutes from Hollywood
1926
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
movieWar Feathers
1926
Farina
movieUncle Tom's Uncle
1926
Farina / 'Topsy'
movieBaby Clothes
1926
Farina
movieMonkey Business
1926
Farina
movieBuried Treasure
1926
Farina
movieGood Cheer
1926
Farina
movieOne Wild Ride
1925
Farina
movieBetter Movies
1925
Farina
movieMary, Queen of Tots
1925
Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
movieShootin' Injuns
1925
Farina
movieThe Love Bug
1925
Farina
movieDog Days
1925
Farina
movieCircus Fever
1925
Farina
movieThe Big Town
1925
Farina
movieFast Company
1924
Farina
movieIt's a Bear
1924
Farina
movieJubilo, Jr.
1924
Fanna
movieCradle Robbers
1924
Farina
movieSeein' Things
1924
Farina
movieThe Buccaneers
1924
Farina
movieBig Business
1924
Farina
movieTire Trouble
1924
Farina
movieSunday Calm
1923
Farina
movieDerby Day
1923
Farina
movieStage Fright
1923
Farina
movieLodge Night
1923
Farina
movieDogs of War!
1923
Farina
movieBack Stage
1923
Farina
movieBoys to Board
1923
Farina
movieThe Big Show
1923
Farina
movieThe Cobbler
1923
Farina
movieThe Champeen
1923
Farina
movieYoung Sherlocks
1922
Farina
movieFire Fighters
1922
Farina
