Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

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

After the Thin Man

The Gorgeous Hussy

45 Minutes from Hollywood

It's Showtime

Classic Comedy Teams

Reckless

You Said a Mouthful

The Mayor of Hell

All Movies (118)

• The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 12021
• Our Gang - Comedy Festival2001 · as Farina
• The Our Gang Story1994 · as Farina (archive footage)
• Classic Comedy Teams1986 · as Our Gang (archive footage)
• It's Showtime1976 · as Self (archive footage)
• After the Thin Man1936 · as Screwy (uncredited)
• The Gorgeous Hussy1936 · as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
• Reckless1935 · as Gold Dust
• The Mayor of Hell1933 · as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
• The Life of Jimmy Dolan1933 · as Sam
• Fish Hooky1933 · as Farina
• You Said a Mouthful1932 · as Sam Wellington
• Fly My Kite1931 · as Farina
• Bargain Day1931 · as Farina
• The Stolen Jools1931 · as 'Farina'
• Little Daddy1931 · as Farina
• Love Business1931 · as Farina
• Helping Grandma1931 · as Farina
• Temps d'Hiver1930 · as Farina
• School's Out1930 · as Farina
• Los cazadores de osos1930 · as Farina
• Teacher's Pet1930 · as Farina
• Pups Is Pups1930 · as Farina
• A Tough Winter1930 · as Farina
• Bear Shooters1930 · as Farina
• The Ghosts1930 · as Farina
• When the Wind Blows1930 · as Farina
• The First Seven Years1930 · as Farina
• Shivering Shakespeare1930 · as Farina
• Moan & Groan, Inc.1929 · as Farina
• Saturday's Lesson1929 · as Farina
• Bouncing Babies1929 · as Farina
• Cat, Dog & Co.1929 · as Farina
• Boxing Gloves1929 · as Farina
• Lazy Days1929 · as Farina
• Railroadin'1929 · as Farina
• Little Mother1929 · as Farina
• Small Talk1929 · as Farina
• Wiggle Your Ears1929 · as Farina
• The Holy Terror1929 · as Farina
• Noisy Noises1929 · as Farina
• Election Day1929 · as Farina
• Fast Freight1929 · as Farina
• The Spanking Age1928 · as Farina
• The Ol' Gray Hoss1928 · as Farina
• Growing Pains1928 · as Farina
• School Begins1928 · as Farina
• Crazy House1928 · as Farina
• Fair and Muddy1928 · as Farina
• Barnum & Ringling, Inc.1928 · as Farina
• Edison, Marconi & Co.1928 · as Farina
• The Smile Wins1928 · as Farina
• Rainy Days1928 · as Farina
• Spook Spoofing1928 · as Farina
• Playin' Hookey1928 · as Farina
• Dog Heaven1927 · as Farina
• Heebee Jeebees1927 · as Farina
• Chicken Feed1927 · as Farina
• The Old Wallop1927 · as Farina
• Yale vs. Harvard1927 · as Farina
• Olympic Games1927 · as Farina
• Baby Brother1927 · as Farina
• The Glorious Fourth1927 · as Farina
• Tired Business Men1927 · as Farina
• Love My Dog1927 · as Farina
• Ten Years Old1927 · as Farina
• Seeing the World1927 · as Farina
• Bring Home the Turkey1927 · as Farina
• 45 Minutes from Hollywood1926 · as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Telling Whoppers1926 · as Farina
• War Feathers1926 · as Farina
• The Fourth Alarm1926 · as Farina
• Shivering Spooks1926 · as Farina
• Thundering Fleas1926 · as Farina
• Uncle Tom's Uncle1926 · as Farina / 'Topsy'
• Baby Clothes1926 · as Farina
• Monkey Business1926 · as Farina
• Buried Treasure1926 · as Farina
• Good Cheer1926 · as Farina
• One Wild Ride1925 · as Farina
• Better Movies1925 · as Farina
• Your Own Back Yard1925 · as Farina
• Mary, Queen of Tots1925 · as Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
• Boys Will Be Joys1925 · as Fanna
• Official Officers1925 · as Farina
• Shootin' Injuns1925 · as Farina
• The Love Bug1925 · as Farina
• Dog Days1925 · as Farina
• Circus Fever1925 · as Farina
• The Big Town1925 · as Farina
• The Mysterious Mystery!1924 · as Farina
• Fast Company1924 · as Farina
• The Sun Down Limited1924 · as Farina
• It's a Bear1924 · as Farina
• Jubilo, Jr.1924 · as Fanna
• Cradle Robbers1924 · as Farina
• Commencement Day1924 · as Farina
• Seein' Things1924 · as Farina
• The Buccaneers1924 · as Farina
• Big Business1924 · as Farina
• Tire Trouble1924 · as Farina
• Sunday Calm1923 · as Farina
• Derby Day1923 · as Farina
• Stage Fright1923 · as Farina
• July Days1923
• Lodge Night1923 · as Farina
• Dogs of War!1923 · as Farina
• Back Stage1923 · as Farina
• Boys to Board1923 · as Farina
• A Pleasant Journey1923 · as Farina
• The Big Show1923 · as Farina
• The Cobbler1923 · as Farina
• The Champeen1923 · as Farina
• Saturday Morning1922 · as Maple
• Young Sherlocks1922 · as Farina
• Fire Fighters1922 · as Farina
• One Terrible Day1922 · as Farina
• Farina & The Perpetual Shine Machine—