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