Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
After the Thin Man
1936
as Screwy (uncredited)
The Mayor of Hell
1933
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
The Stolen Jools
1931
as 'Farina'
Reckless
1935
as Gold Dust
Circus Fever
1925
as Farina
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
1933
as Sam
The Our Gang Story
1994
as Farina (archive footage)
July Days
1923
Pups Is Pups
1930
as Farina
Lazy Days
1929
as Farina
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
Shivering Shakespeare
1930
as Farina
You Said a Mouthful
1932
as Sam Wellington
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
as Our Gang (archive footage)
Fast Company
1924
as Farina
Dog Days
1925
as Farina
School's Out
1930
as Farina
Bear Shooters
1930
as Farina
Love Business
1931
as Farina
It's Showtime
1976
as Self (archive footage)