Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

b. 1920 — d. 1980 (aged 60) Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Actor

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

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Little Daddy

Love Business

Reckless

Filmography

The Mayor of Hell

The Mayor of Hell

Fish Hooky

You Said a Mouthful

You Said a Mouthful

The Voice of Hollywood No. 13 (Second Series)

1932 Self Actor

Fly My Kite

Little Daddy

Bargain Day

School's Out

Pups Is Pups

Teacher's Pet

Bear Shooters

Love Business

Helping Grandma

Helping Grandma

The First Seven Years

The First Seven Years

When the Wind Blows

When the Wind Blows

A Tough Winter

Los pequeños papas

Los cazadores de osos

Bouncing Babies

Bouncing Babies

Boxing Gloves

Small Talk

Shivering Shakespeare

Shivering Shakespeare

Lazy Days

Railroadin'

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Cat, Dog & Co.

Saturday's Lesson

Saturday's Lesson

Wiggle Your Ears

Wiggle Your Ears

Fast Freight

Noisy Noises

Election Day

Little Mother

The Holy Terror

The Holy Terror

Spook Spoofing

Barnum & Ringling, Inc.

Barnum & Ringling, Inc.

The Spanking Age

The Spanking Age

Rainy Days

Crazy House

The Ol' Gray Hoss

The Ol' Gray Hoss

Playin' Hookey

The Smile Wins

School Begins

Fair and Muddy

Growing Pains

Edison, Marconi & Co.

Edison, Marconi & Co.

Dog Heaven

Baby Brother

Seeing the World

Seeing the World

Love My Dog

Olympic Games

The Glorious Fourth

The Glorious Fourth

Ten Years Old

Bring Home the Turkey

Bring Home the Turkey

The Old Wallop

Tired Business Men

Tired Business Men

Heebee Jeebees

Yale vs. Harvard

Yale vs. Harvard

Thundering Fleas

Thundering Fleas

The Fourth Alarm

The Fourth Alarm

Monkey Business

Monkey Business

Good Cheer

Shivering Spooks

Shivering Spooks

Uncle Tom's Uncle

Uncle Tom's Uncle

Buried Treasure

Buried Treasure

Baby Clothes

War Feathers

Telling Whoppers

Telling Whoppers

Mary, Queen of Tots

Mary, Queen of Tots

Boys Will Be Joys

Boys Will Be Joys

Shootin' Injuns

Shootin' Injuns

Official Officers

Official Officers

Dog Days

The Love Bug

Ask Grandma

One Wild Ride

Your Own Back Yard

Your Own Back Yard

Circus Fever

The Big Town

Better Movies

Twinkle Twinkle

The Sun Down Limited

The Sun Down Limited

High Society

Every Man for Himself

Every Man for Himself

The Buccaneers

It's a Bear

Big Business

Fast Company

Jubilo, Jr.

The Mysterious Mystery!

The Mysterious Mystery!

Seein' Things

Commencement Day

Commencement Day

Tire Trouble

Cradle Robbers

Dogs of War!

The Champeen

Derby Day

No Noise

July Days

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