Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 9, 1920
- Died
- July 26, 1980
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography
- Farina & The Perpetual Shine Machine
Farina & The Perpetual Shine Machine TBA
Actor
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1 2021
Actor
Our Gang - Comedy Festival 2001
as Farina
The Our Gang Story 1994
as Farina (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams 1986
as Our Gang (archive footage)
It's Showtime 1976
as Self (archive footage)
After the Thin Man 1936
as Screwy (uncredited)
The Gorgeous Hussy 1936
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
Reckless 1935
as Gold Dust
The Mayor of Hell 1933
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
The Life of Jimmy Dolan 1933
as Sam
Fish Hooky 1933
as Farina
You Said a Mouthful 1932
as Sam Wellington
Fly My Kite 1931
as Farina
Bargain Day 1931
as Farina
The Stolen Jools 1931
as 'Farina'
Little Daddy 1931
as Farina
Love Business 1931
as Farina
Helping Grandma 1931
as Farina
- Temps d'Hiver
Temps d'Hiver 1930
as Farina
School's Out 1930
as Farina
- Los cazadores de osos
Los cazadores de osos 1930
as Farina
Teacher's Pet 1930
as Farina
Pups Is Pups 1930
as Farina
A Tough Winter 1930
as Farina
Bear Shooters 1930
as Farina
When the Wind Blows 1930
as Farina
- The Ghosts
The Ghosts 1930
as Farina
The First Seven Years 1930
as Farina
Shivering Shakespeare 1930
as Farina
Moan & Groan, Inc. 1929
as Farina
Saturday's Lesson 1929
as Farina
Bouncing Babies 1929
as Farina
Cat, Dog & Co. 1929
as Farina
Boxing Gloves 1929
as Farina
Lazy Days 1929
as Farina
Railroadin' 1929
as Farina
Little Mother 1929
as Farina
Small Talk 1929
as Farina
Wiggle Your Ears 1929
as Farina
The Holy Terror 1929
as Farina
Noisy Noises 1929
as Farina
Election Day 1929
as Farina
Fast Freight 1929
as Farina
The Spanking Age 1928
as Farina
The Ol' Gray Hoss 1928
as Farina
Growing Pains 1928
as Farina
School Begins 1928
as Farina
Crazy House 1928
as Farina
Fair and Muddy 1928
as Farina
Barnum & Ringling, Inc. 1928
as Farina
Edison, Marconi & Co. 1928
as Farina
The Smile Wins 1928
as Farina
Rainy Days 1928
as Farina
Spook Spoofing 1928
as Farina
Playin' Hookey 1928
as Farina
Dog Heaven 1927
as Farina
Heebee Jeebees 1927
as Farina
Chicken Feed 1927
as Farina
The Old Wallop 1927
as Farina
Yale vs. Harvard 1927
as Farina
Olympic Games 1927
as Farina
The Glorious Fourth 1927
as Farina
Baby Brother 1927
as Farina
Tired Business Men 1927
as Farina
Love My Dog 1927
as Farina
Ten Years Old 1927
as Farina
Seeing the World 1927
as Farina
Bring Home the Turkey 1927
as Farina
45 Minutes from Hollywood 1926
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Telling Whoppers 1926
as Farina
War Feathers 1926
as Farina
The Fourth Alarm 1926
as Farina
Shivering Spooks 1926
as Farina
Thundering Fleas 1926
as Farina
Uncle Tom's Uncle 1926
as Farina / 'Topsy'
Baby Clothes 1926
as Farina
Monkey Business 1926
as Farina
Buried Treasure 1926
as Farina
Good Cheer 1926
as Farina
One Wild Ride 1925
as Farina
Better Movies 1925
as Farina
Your Own Back Yard 1925
as Farina
Mary, Queen of Tots 1925
as Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
Boys Will Be Joys 1925
as Fanna
Official Officers 1925
as Farina
Shootin' Injuns 1925
as Farina
The Love Bug 1925
as Farina
Dog Days 1925
as Farina
Circus Fever 1925
as Farina
The Big Town 1925
as Farina
The Mysterious Mystery! 1924
as Farina
Fast Company 1924
as Farina
The Sun Down Limited 1924
as Farina
It's a Bear 1924
as Farina
Jubilo, Jr. 1924
as Fanna
Cradle Robbers 1924
as Farina
Commencement Day 1924
as Farina
Seein' Things 1924
as Farina
The Buccaneers 1924
as Farina
Big Business 1924
as Farina
Tire Trouble 1924
as Farina
Sunday Calm 1923
as Farina
Derby Day 1923
as Farina
Stage Fright 1923
as Farina
July Days 1923
Actor
Lodge Night 1923
as Farina
Dogs of War! 1923
as Farina
Back Stage 1923
as Farina
Boys to Board 1923
as Farina
A Pleasant Journey 1923
as Farina
The Big Show 1923
as Farina
The Cobbler 1923
as Farina
The Champeen 1923
as Farina
Saturday Morning 1922
as Maple
Young Sherlocks 1922
as Farina
Fire Fighters 1922
as Farina
One Terrible Day 1922
as Farina
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