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
Reckless
1935
as Gold Dust
Bear Shooters
1930
as Farina
The Our Gang Story
1994
as Farina (archive footage)
Ten Years Old
1927
as Farina
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
as Our Gang (archive footage)
School's Out
1930
as Farina
When the Wind Blows
1930
as Farina
Boxing Gloves
1929
as Farina
Fly My Kite
1931
as Farina
Stage Fright
1923
as Farina
Little Daddy
1931
as Farina
The Love Bug
1925
as Farina
It's Showtime
1976
as Self (archive footage)
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
Sunday Calm
1923
as Farina
Cat, Dog & Co.
1929
as Farina
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
1933
as Sam
Moan & Groan, Inc.
1929
as Farina