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
| Birth Location | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1920-08-09 |
| Died | 1980-07-26 |
Movies
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
as Farina
2001
The Our Gang Story
as Farina (archive footage)
1994
It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)
1976
After the Thin Man
as Screwy (uncredited)
1936
The Gorgeous Hussy
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
1936
Reckless
as Gold Dust
1935
The Mayor of Hell
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
1933
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
as Sam
1933
Fish Hooky
as Farina
1933
You Said a Mouthful
as Sam Wellington
1932
Fly My Kite
as Farina
1931
Bargain Day
as Farina
1931
The Stolen Jools
as 'Farina'
1931
Little Daddy
as Farina
1931
Love Business
as Farina
1931
Helping Grandma
as Farina
1931
School's Out
as Farina
1930
Teacher's Pet
as Farina
1930
Pups Is Pups
as Farina
1930
A Tough Winter
as Farina
1930
Bear Shooters
as Farina
1930
The Ghosts
as Farina
1930
When the Wind Blows
as Farina
1930
The First Seven Years
as Farina
1930
Shivering Shakespeare
as Farina
1930
Moan & Groan, Inc.
as Farina
1929
Saturday's Lesson
as Farina
1929
Bouncing Babies
as Farina
1929
Cat, Dog & Co.
as Farina
1929
Boxing Gloves
as Farina
1929
Lazy Days
as Farina
1929
Railroadin'
as Farina
1929
Little Mother
as Farina
1929
Small Talk
as Farina
1929
Wiggle Your Ears
as Farina
1929
The Holy Terror
as Farina
1929
Noisy Noises
as Farina
1929
Election Day
as Farina
1929
Fast Freight
as Farina
1929
The Spanking Age
as Farina
1928
The Ol' Gray Hoss
as Farina
1928
Growing Pains
as Farina
1928
School Begins
as Farina
1928
Crazy House
as Farina
1928
Fair and Muddy
as Farina
1928
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
as Farina
1928
Edison, Marconi & Co.
as Farina
1928
The Smile Wins
as Farina
1928
Rainy Days
as Farina
1928
Spook Spoofing
as Farina
1928
Playin' Hookey
as Farina
1928
Dog Heaven
as Farina
1927
Heebee Jeebees
as Farina
1927
Chicken Feed
as Farina
1927
The Old Wallop
as Farina
1927
Yale vs. Harvard
as Farina
1927
Olympic Games
as Farina
1927
The Glorious Fourth
as Farina
1927
Baby Brother
as Farina
1927
Tired Business Men
as Farina
1927
Love My Dog
as Farina
1927
Ten Years Old
as Farina
1927
Seeing the World
as Farina
1927
Bring Home the Turkey
as Farina
1927
45 Minutes from Hollywood
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
1926
Telling Whoppers
as Farina
1926
War Feathers
as Farina
1926
The Fourth Alarm
as Farina
1926
Shivering Spooks
as Farina
1926
Thundering Fleas
as Farina
1926
Uncle Tom's Uncle
as Farina / 'Topsy'
1926
Baby Clothes
as Farina
1926
Monkey Business
as Farina
1926
Buried Treasure
as Farina
1926
Good Cheer
as Farina
1926
One Wild Ride
as Farina
1925
Better Movies
as Farina
1925
Your Own Back Yard
as Farina
1925
Mary, Queen of Tots
as Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
1925
Boys Will Be Joys
as Fanna
1925
Official Officers
as Farina
1925
Shootin' Injuns
as Farina
1925
The Love Bug
as Farina
1925
Dog Days
as Farina
1925
Circus Fever
as Farina
1925
The Big Town
as Farina
1925
The Mysterious Mystery!
as Farina
1924
Fast Company
as Farina
1924
The Sun Down Limited
as Farina
1924
It's a Bear
as Farina
1924
Jubilo, Jr.
as Fanna
1924
Cradle Robbers
as Farina
1924
Commencement Day
as Farina
1924
Seein' Things
as Farina
1924
The Buccaneers
as Farina
1924
Big Business
as Farina
1924
Tire Trouble
as Farina
1924
Sunday Calm
as Farina
1923
Derby Day
as Farina
1923
Stage Fright
as Farina
1923
Lodge Night
as Farina
1923
Dogs of War!
as Farina
1923
Back Stage
as Farina
1923
Boys to Board
as Farina
1923
A Pleasant Journey
as Farina
1923
The Big Show
as Farina
1923
The Cobbler
as Farina
1923
The Champeen
as Farina
1923
Saturday Morning
as Maple
1922
Young Sherlocks
as Farina
1922
Fire Fighters
as Farina
1922
One Terrible Day
as Farina
1922
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows