Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 9, 1920
- Died
- July 26, 1980 (aged 59)
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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
Filmography
Farina & The Perpetual Shine Machine
Movie
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Movie
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Movie · as Farina
The Our Gang Story
Movie · as Farina (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams
Movie · as Our Gang (archive footage)
It's Showtime
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
The Gorgeous Hussy
Movie · as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
After the Thin Man
Movie · as Screwy (uncredited)
Reckless
Movie · as Gold Dust
Fish Hooky
Movie · as Farina
The Mayor of Hell
Movie · as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
Movie · as Sam
You Said a Mouthful
Movie · as Sam Wellington
Fly My Kite
Movie · as Farina
Helping Grandma
Movie · as Farina
Love Business
Movie · as Farina
Little Daddy
Movie · as Farina
The Stolen Jools
Movie · as 'Farina'
Bargain Day
Movie · as Farina
The Ghosts
Movie · as Farina
Pups Is Pups
Movie · as Farina
When the Wind Blows
Movie · as Farina
Shivering Shakespeare
Movie · as Farina
The First Seven Years
Movie · as Farina
Bear Shooters
Movie · as Farina
A Tough Winter
Movie · as Farina
Teacher's Pet
Movie · as Farina
School's Out
Movie · as Farina
Los cazadores de osos
Movie · as Farina
Temps d'Hiver
Movie · as Farina
The Holy Terror
Movie · as Farina
Boxing Gloves
Movie · as Farina
Lazy Days
Movie · as Farina
Railroadin'
Movie · as Farina
Small Talk
Movie · as Farina
Little Mother
Movie · as Farina
Election Day
Movie · as Farina
Cat, Dog & Co.
Movie · as Farina
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Movie · as Farina
Bouncing Babies
Movie · as Farina
Saturday's Lesson
Movie · as Farina
Noisy Noises
Movie · as Farina
Fast Freight
Movie · as Farina
Wiggle Your Ears
Movie · as Farina
The Smile Wins
Movie · as Farina
Edison, Marconi & Co.
Movie · as Farina
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Movie · as Farina
Fair and Muddy
Movie · as Farina
Crazy House
Movie · as Farina
Growing Pains
Movie · as Farina
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Movie · as Farina
The Spanking Age
Movie · as Farina
Rainy Days
Movie · as Farina
Playin' Hookey
Movie · as Farina
School Begins
Movie · as Farina
Spook Spoofing
Movie · as Farina
Yale vs. Harvard
Movie · as Farina
The Old Wallop
Movie · as Farina
Heebee Jeebees
Movie · as Farina
Seeing the World
Movie · as Farina
Baby Brother
Movie · as Farina
The Glorious Fourth
Movie · as Farina
Tired Business Men
Movie · as Farina
Olympic Games
Movie · as Farina
Love My Dog
Movie · as Farina
Chicken Feed
Movie · as Farina
Ten Years Old
Movie · as Farina
Bring Home the Turkey
Movie · as Farina
Dog Heaven
Movie · as Farina
Baby Clothes
Movie · as Farina
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Movie · as Farina / 'Topsy'
Shivering Spooks
Movie · as Farina
War Feathers
Movie · as Farina
Monkey Business
Movie · as Farina
Thundering Fleas
Movie · as Farina
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Movie · as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Telling Whoppers
Movie · as Farina
The Fourth Alarm
Movie · as Farina
Good Cheer
Movie · as Farina
Buried Treasure
Movie · as Farina
Your Own Back Yard
Movie · as Farina
The Big Town
Movie · as Farina
Circus Fever
Movie · as Farina
The Love Bug
Movie · as Farina
Official Officers
Movie · as Farina
Mary, Queen of Tots
Movie · as Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
Better Movies
Movie · as Farina
One Wild Ride
Movie · as Farina
Boys Will Be Joys
Movie · as Fanna
Dog Days
Movie · as Farina
Shootin' Injuns
Movie · as Farina
Tire Trouble
Movie · as Farina
Seein' Things
Movie · as Farina
Commencement Day
Movie · as Farina
Cradle Robbers
Movie · as Farina
Fast Company
Movie · as Farina
The Mysterious Mystery!
Movie · as Farina
Jubilo, Jr.
Movie · as Fanna
Big Business
Movie · as Farina
The Sun Down Limited
Movie · as Farina
It's a Bear
Movie · as Farina
The Buccaneers
Movie · as Farina
The Cobbler
Movie · as Farina
The Big Show
Movie · as Farina
A Pleasant Journey
Movie · as Farina
Boys to Board
Movie · as Farina
Back Stage
Movie · as Farina
Lodge Night
Movie · as Farina
Stage Fright
Movie · as Farina
Derby Day
Movie · as Farina
Sunday Calm
Movie · as Farina
Dogs of War!
Movie · as Farina
The Champeen
Movie · as Farina
July Days
Movie
Young Sherlocks
Movie · as Farina
Saturday Morning
Movie · as Maple
One Terrible Day
Movie · as Farina
Fire Fighters
Movie · as Farina