Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Acting
- Born:
- 1920-08-09
- Died:
- 1980-07-26
- Place of birth:
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
The Our Gang Story
Classic Comedy Teams
It's Showtime
After the Thin Man
The Gorgeous Hussy
Reckless
The Mayor of Hell
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
Fish Hooky
You Said a Mouthful
Fly My Kite
Bargain Day
The Stolen Jools
Little Daddy
Love Business
Helping Grandma
Temps d'Hiver
School's Out
Los cazadores de osos
Teacher's Pet
Pups Is Pups
A Tough Winter
Bear Shooters
The Ghosts
When the Wind Blows
The First Seven Years
Shivering Shakespeare
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Saturday's Lesson
Bouncing Babies
Cat, Dog & Co.
Boxing Gloves
Lazy Days
Railroadin'
Little Mother
Small Talk
The Little Rascals
Wiggle Your Ears
The Holy Terror
Noisy Noises
Election Day
Fast Freight
The Spanking Age
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Growing Pains
School Begins
Crazy House
Fair and Muddy
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Edison, Marconi & Co.
The Smile Wins
Rainy Days
Spook Spoofing
Playin' Hookey
Dog Heaven
Heebee Jeebees
Chicken Feed
The Old Wallop
Yale vs. Harvard
Olympic Games
Baby Brother
The Glorious Fourth
Tired Business Men
Love My Dog
Ten Years Old
Seeing the World
Bring Home the Turkey
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Telling Whoppers
War Feathers
The Fourth Alarm
Shivering Spooks
Thundering Fleas
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Baby Clothes
Monkey Business
Buried Treasure
Good Cheer
One Wild Ride
Better Movies
Your Own Back Yard
Mary, Queen of Tots
Boys Will Be Joys
Official Officers
Shootin' Injuns
The Love Bug
Dog Days
Circus Fever
The Big Town
The Mysterious Mystery!
Fast Company
The Sun Down Limited
It's a Bear
Jubilo, Jr.
Cradle Robbers
Commencement Day
Seein' Things
The Buccaneers
Big Business
Tire Trouble
Sunday Calm
Derby Day
Stage Fright
July Days
Lodge Night
Dogs of War!
Back Stage
Boys to Board
A Pleasant Journey
The Big Show
The Cobbler
The Champeen
Saturday Morning
Young Sherlocks
Fire Fighters
One Terrible Day
Farina & The Perpetual Shine Machine