Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
117
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-08-09
Day of death
1980-07-26 (59 years old)
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Biography
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
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Derby Day
Back Stage
The Champeen
July Days
Good Cheer
Lodge Night
Fast Company
Thundering Fleas
Sunday Calm
Your Own Back Yard
The Fourth Alarm
Dog Days
Monkey Business
Big Business
Circus Fever
The Cobbler
The Buccaneers
Jubilo, Jr.
Fish Hooky
Fire Fighters
Bear Shooters
Official Officers
Little Daddy
Noisy Noises
Reckless
Seein' Things
The Ghosts
Small Talk
Boxing Gloves
Shootin' Injuns
The Mayor of Hell
Bargain Day
Helping Grandma
Lazy Days
Stage Fright
Election Day
Saturday Morning
Crazy House
Bouncing Babies
Pups Is Pups
Fast Freight
The Our Gang Story
Growing Pains
When the Wind Blows
Baby Clothes
One Wild Ride
A Tough Winter
One Terrible Day
The Big Town
School's Out
A Pleasant Journey
Boys Will Be Joys
45 Minutes from Hollywood
The Big Show
You Said a Mouthful
It's Showtime
The Stolen Jools
Dogs of War!
Better Movies
The Love Bug
It's a Bear
Seeing the World
The Gorgeous Hussy
After the Thin Man
Boys to Board
Ten Years Old
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
The Sun Down Limited
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
The First Seven Years
The Glorious Fourth
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Fly My Kite
Saturday's Lesson
Fair and Muddy
Temps d'Hiver
The Spanking Age
Chicken Feed
Teacher's Pet
The Smile Wins
War Feathers
Baby Brother
Love Business
The Ol' Gray Hoss
The Holy Terror
Shivering Shakespeare
Spook Spoofing
Railroadin'
Little Mother
Wiggle Your Ears
Rainy Days
Tire Trouble
Olympic Games
Shivering Spooks
Mary, Queen of Tots
Young Sherlocks
Commencement Day
Classic Comedy Teams
Love My Dog
Playin' Hookey
Cradle Robbers
Bring Home the Turkey
Yale vs. Harvard
Cat, Dog & Co.
Heebee Jeebees
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
The Mysterious Mystery!
Dog Heaven
Buried Treasure
The Old Wallop
Edison, Marconi & Co.
School Begins
Telling Whoppers
Tired Business Men
Los cazadores de osos
