Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Acting
Born August 9, 1920 · Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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.
Films (117)
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
2001
The Our Gang Story
1994
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
It's Showtime
1976
After the Thin Man
1936
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
Reckless
1935
The Mayor of Hell
1933
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
1933
Fish Hooky
1933
You Said a Mouthful
1932
Fly My Kite
1931
Bargain Day
1931
The Stolen Jools
1931
Little Daddy
1931
Love Business
1931
Helping Grandma
1931
Temps d'Hiver
1930
School's Out
1930
Los cazadores de osos
1930
Teacher's Pet
1930
Pups Is Pups
1930
A Tough Winter
1930
Bear Shooters
1930
The Ghosts
1930
When the Wind Blows
1930
The First Seven Years
1930
Shivering Shakespeare
1930
Moan & Groan, Inc.
1929
Saturday's Lesson
1929
Bouncing Babies
1929
Cat, Dog & Co.
1929
Boxing Gloves
1929
Lazy Days
1929
Railroadin'
1929
Little Mother
1929
Small Talk
1929
Wiggle Your Ears
1929
The Holy Terror
1929
Noisy Noises
1929
Election Day
1929
Fast Freight
1929
The Spanking Age
1928
The Ol' Gray Hoss
1928
Growing Pains
1928
School Begins
1928
Crazy House
1928
Fair and Muddy
1928
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
1928
Edison, Marconi & Co.
1928
The Smile Wins
1928
Rainy Days
1928
Spook Spoofing
1928
Playin' Hookey
1928
Dog Heaven
1927
Heebee Jeebees
1927
Chicken Feed
1927
The Old Wallop
1927
Yale vs. Harvard
1927
Olympic Games
1927
Baby Brother
1927
The Glorious Fourth
1927
Tired Business Men
1927
Love My Dog
1927
Ten Years Old
1927
Seeing the World
1927
Bring Home the Turkey
1927
45 Minutes from Hollywood
1926
Telling Whoppers
1926
War Feathers
1926
The Fourth Alarm
1926
Shivering Spooks
1926
Thundering Fleas
1926
Uncle Tom's Uncle
1926
Baby Clothes
1926
Monkey Business
1926
Buried Treasure
1926
Good Cheer
1926
One Wild Ride
1925
Better Movies
1925
Your Own Back Yard
1925
Mary, Queen of Tots
1925
Boys Will Be Joys
1925
Official Officers
1925
Shootin' Injuns
1925
The Love Bug
1925
Dog Days
1925
Circus Fever
1925
The Big Town
1925
The Mysterious Mystery!
1924
Fast Company
1924
The Sun Down Limited
1924
It's a Bear
1924
Jubilo, Jr.
1924
Cradle Robbers
1924
Commencement Day
1924
Seein' Things
1924
The Buccaneers
1924
Big Business
1924
Tire Trouble
1924
Sunday Calm
1923
Derby Day
1923
Stage Fright
1923
July Days
1923
Lodge Night
1923
Dogs of War!
1923
Back Stage
1923
Boys to Board
1923
A Pleasant Journey
1923
The Big Show
1923
The Cobbler
1923
The Champeen
1923
Saturday Morning
1922
Young Sherlocks
1922
Fire Fighters
1922
One Terrible Day
1922