Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Born
August 9, 1920
Died
July 26, 1980 (59 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Farina
2001
The Our Gang Story
Farina (archive footage)
1994
It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
1976
After the Thin Man
Screwy (uncredited)
1936
The Gorgeous Hussy
Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
1936
Reckless
Gold Dust
1935
The Mayor of Hell
Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
1933
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
Sam
1933
Fish Hooky
Farina
1933
You Said a Mouthful
Sam Wellington
1932
Fly My Kite
Farina
1931
Bargain Day
Farina
1931
The Stolen Jools
'Farina'
1931
Little Daddy
Farina
1931
Love Business
Farina
1931
Helping Grandma
Farina
1931
School's Out
Farina
1930
Teacher's Pet
Farina
1930
Pups Is Pups
Farina
1930
A Tough Winter
Farina
1930
Bear Shooters
Farina
1930
The Ghosts
Farina
1930
When the Wind Blows
Farina
1930
The First Seven Years
Farina
1930
Shivering Shakespeare
Farina
1930
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Farina
1929
Saturday's Lesson
Farina
1929
Bouncing Babies
Farina
1929
Cat, Dog & Co.
Farina
1929
Boxing Gloves
Farina
1929
Lazy Days
Farina
1929
Railroadin'
Farina
1929
Little Mother
Farina
1929
Small Talk
Farina
1929
Wiggle Your Ears
Farina
1929
The Holy Terror
Farina
1929
Noisy Noises
Farina
1929
Election Day
Farina
1929
Fast Freight
Farina
1929
The Spanking Age
Farina
1928
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Farina
1928
Growing Pains
Farina
1928
School Begins
Farina
1928
Crazy House
Farina
1928
Fair and Muddy
Farina
1928
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Farina
1928
Edison, Marconi & Co.
Farina
1928
The Smile Wins
Farina
1928
Rainy Days
Farina
1928
Spook Spoofing
Farina
1928
Playin' Hookey
Farina
1928
Dog Heaven
Farina
1927
Heebee Jeebees
Farina
1927
Chicken Feed
Farina
1927
The Old Wallop
Farina
1927
Yale vs. Harvard
Farina
1927
Olympic Games
Farina
1927
Baby Brother
Farina
1927
The Glorious Fourth
Farina
1927
Tired Business Men
Farina
1927
Love My Dog
Farina
1927
Ten Years Old
Farina
1927
Seeing the World
Farina
1927
Bring Home the Turkey
Farina
1927
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
1926
Telling Whoppers
Farina
1926
War Feathers
Farina
1926
The Fourth Alarm
Farina
1926
Shivering Spooks
Farina
1926
Thundering Fleas
Farina
1926
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Farina / 'Topsy'
1926
Baby Clothes
Farina
1926
Monkey Business
Farina
1926
Buried Treasure
Farina
1926
Good Cheer
Farina
1926
One Wild Ride
Farina
1925
Better Movies
Farina
1925
Your Own Back Yard
Farina
1925
Mary, Queen of Tots
Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
1925
Boys Will Be Joys
Fanna
1925
Official Officers
Farina
1925
Shootin' Injuns
Farina
1925
The Love Bug
Farina
1925
Dog Days
Farina
1925
Circus Fever
Farina
1925
The Big Town
Farina
1925
The Mysterious Mystery!
Farina
1924
Fast Company
Farina
1924
The Sun Down Limited
Farina
1924
It's a Bear
Farina
1924
Jubilo, Jr.
Fanna
1924
Cradle Robbers
Farina
1924
Commencement Day
Farina
1924
Seein' Things
Farina
1924
The Buccaneers
Farina
1924
Big Business
Farina
1924
Tire Trouble
Farina
1924
Sunday Calm
Farina
1923
Derby Day
Farina
1923
Stage Fright
Farina
1923
July Days
1923
Lodge Night
Farina
1923
Dogs of War!
Farina
1923
Back Stage
Farina
1923
Boys to Board
Farina
1923
A Pleasant Journey
Farina
1923
The Big Show
Farina
1923
The Cobbler
Farina
1923
The Champeen
Farina
1923
Saturday Morning
Maple
1922
Young Sherlocks
Farina
1922
Fire Fighters
Farina
1922
One Terrible Day
Farina
1922