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Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Actor

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

9 Aug 1920Born
26 Jul 1980Died
59Age at death
117Credits

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.

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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

The 80 most recent of 117 credits.

  1. TBAFarina & The Perpetual Shine MachineFilm
  2. 2021The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1Film
  3. 2001Our Gang - Comedy FestivalFilm: Farina
  4. 1994The Our Gang StoryFilm: Farina (archive footage)
  5. 1986Classic Comedy TeamsFilm: Our Gang (archive footage)
  6. 1936After the Thin ManFilm: Screwy (uncredited)
  7. 1936The Gorgeous HussyFilm: Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
  8. 1935RecklessFilm: Gold Dust
  9. 1933The Mayor of HellFilm: Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
  10. 1933The Life of Jimmy DolanFilm: Sam
  11. 1933Fish HookyFilm: Farina
  12. 1932You Said a MouthfulFilm: Sam Wellington
  13. 1931Fly My KiteFilm: Farina
  14. 1931Bargain DayFilm: Farina
  15. 1931The Stolen JoolsFilm: 'Farina'
  16. 1931Little DaddyFilm: Farina
  17. 1931Love BusinessFilm: Farina
  18. 1931Helping GrandmaFilm: Farina
  19. 1930Temps d'HiverFilm: Farina
  20. 1930School's OutFilm: Farina
  21. 1930Los cazadores de ososFilm: Farina
  22. 1930Teacher's PetFilm: Farina
  23. 1930Pups Is PupsFilm: Farina
  24. 1930A Tough WinterFilm: Farina
  25. 1930Bear ShootersFilm: Farina
  26. 1930The GhostsFilm: Farina
  27. 1930When the Wind BlowsFilm: Farina
  28. 1930The First Seven YearsFilm: Farina
  29. 1930Shivering ShakespeareFilm: Farina
  30. 1929Moan & Groan, Inc.Film: Farina
  31. 1929Saturday's LessonFilm: Farina
  32. 1929Bouncing BabiesFilm: Farina
  33. 1929Cat, Dog & Co.Film: Farina
  34. 1929Boxing GlovesFilm: Farina
  35. 1929Lazy DaysFilm: Farina
  36. 1929Railroadin'Film: Farina
  37. 1929Little MotherFilm: Farina
  38. 1929Small TalkFilm: Farina
  39. 1929The Little RascalsSeries: Farina (80 episodes)
  40. 1929Wiggle Your EarsFilm: Farina
  41. 1929The Holy TerrorFilm: Farina
  42. 1929Noisy NoisesFilm: Farina
  43. 1929Election DayFilm: Farina
  44. 1929Fast FreightFilm: Farina
  45. 1928The Spanking AgeFilm: Farina
  46. 1928The Ol' Gray HossFilm: Farina
  47. 1928Growing PainsFilm: Farina
  48. 1928School BeginsFilm: Farina
  49. 1928Crazy HouseFilm: Farina
  50. 1928Fair and MuddyFilm: Farina
  51. 1928Barnum & Ringling, Inc.Film: Farina
  52. 1928Edison, Marconi & Co.Film: Farina
  53. 1928The Smile WinsFilm: Farina
  54. 1928Rainy DaysFilm: Farina
  55. 1928Spook SpoofingFilm: Farina
  56. 1928Playin' HookeyFilm: Farina
  57. 1927Dog HeavenFilm: Farina
  58. 1927Heebee JeebeesFilm: Farina
  59. 1927Chicken FeedFilm: Farina
  60. 1927The Old WallopFilm: Farina
  61. 1927Yale vs. HarvardFilm: Farina
  62. 1927Olympic GamesFilm: Farina
  63. 1927Baby BrotherFilm: Farina
  64. 1927The Glorious FourthFilm: Farina
  65. 1927Tired Business MenFilm: Farina
  66. 1927Love My DogFilm: Farina
  67. 1927Ten Years OldFilm: Farina
  68. 1927Seeing the WorldFilm: Farina
  69. 1927Bring Home the TurkeyFilm: Farina
  70. 1926Telling WhoppersFilm: Farina
  71. 1926War FeathersFilm: Farina
  72. 1926The Fourth AlarmFilm: Farina
  73. 1926Shivering SpooksFilm: Farina
  74. 1926Thundering FleasFilm: Farina
  75. 1926Uncle Tom's UncleFilm: Farina / 'Topsy'
  76. 1926Baby ClothesFilm: Farina
  77. 1926Monkey BusinessFilm: Farina
  78. 1926Buried TreasureFilm: Farina
  79. 1926Good CheerFilm: Farina
  80. 1925One Wild RideFilm: Farina

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