Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Known For
Acting
Born
1920-08-09 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died
1980-07-26
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.
Most Known For
Baby Clothes
as Farina
Heebee Jeebees
as Farina
Telling Whoppers
as Farina
The Stolen Jools
as 'Farina'
After the Thin Man
as Screwy (uncredited)
The Mayor of Hell
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
Reckless
as Gold Dust
It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)
The Gorgeous Hussy
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
as Sam
Little Daddy
as Farina
Jubilo, Jr.
as Fanna
The Our Gang Story
as Farina (archive footage)
45 Minutes from Hollywood
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Thundering Fleas
as Farina
Dogs of War!
as Farina
Pups Is Pups
as Farina
You Said a Mouthful
as Sam Wellington
Fast Company
as Farina
When the Wind Blows
as Farina