Acting
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
EN, XX cinema · 118 credits
Born
9 August 1920
Died
26 July 1980 (aged 59)
Birthplace
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Also known as Allen Clayton Hoskins · Farina
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 Our Gang Story
as Farina (archive footage)
Classic Comedy Teams
as Our Gang (archive footage)
It's Showtime
as Self (archive footage)
The Gorgeous Hussy
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
After the Thin Man
as Screwy (uncredited)
Reckless
as Gold Dust
Fish Hooky
as Farina
The Mayor of Hell
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
You Said a Mouthful
as Sam Wellington
Fly My Kite
as Farina
Helping Grandma
as Farina
Love Business
as Farina
Little Daddy
as Farina
The Stolen Jools
as 'Farina'
Bargain Day
as Farina
Pups Is Pups
as Farina
When the Wind Blows
as Farina
The First Seven Years
as Farina
Shivering Shakespeare
as Farina
Bear Shooters
as Farina
Teacher's Pet
as Farina
A Tough Winter
as Farina
School's Out
as Farina
The Holy Terror
as Farina
Boxing Gloves
as Farina
Lazy Days
as Farina
Railroadin'
as Farina
Small Talk
as Farina
Election Day
as Farina
Little Mother
as Farina
Cat, Dog & Co.
as Farina
Moan & Groan, Inc.
as Farina
Bouncing Babies
as Farina
Saturday's Lesson
as Farina
Fast Freight
as Farina
Noisy Noises
as Farina
Wiggle Your Ears
as Farina
The Smile Wins
as Farina
Edison, Marconi & Co.
as Farina
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
as Farina
Fair and Muddy
as Farina
Crazy House
as Farina
Growing Pains
as Farina
The Ol' Gray Hoss
as Farina
The Spanking Age
as Farina
Rainy Days
as Farina
Playin' Hookey
as Farina
School Begins
as Farina
Spook Spoofing
as Farina
Yale vs. Harvard
as Farina
The Old Wallop
as Farina
Heebee Jeebees
as Farina
Seeing the World
as Farina
Baby Brother
as Farina
The Glorious Fourth
as Farina
Tired Business Men
as Farina
Olympic Games
as Farina
Love My Dog
as Farina
Chicken Feed
as Farina
Ten Years Old
as Farina
Bring Home the Turkey
as Farina
Dog Heaven
as Farina
Baby Clothes
as Farina
Uncle Tom's Uncle
as Farina / 'Topsy'
Shivering Spooks
as Farina
War Feathers
as Farina
Monkey Business
as Farina
Thundering Fleas
as Farina
45 Minutes from Hollywood
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
Telling Whoppers
as Farina
The Fourth Alarm
as Farina
Good Cheer
as Farina
Buried Treasure
as Farina
Your Own Back Yard
as Farina
The Big Town
as Farina
Circus Fever
as Farina
Official Officers
as Farina
The Love Bug
as Farina
Mary, Queen of Tots
as Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
One Wild Ride
as Farina
Better Movies
as Farina
Boys Will Be Joys
as Fanna
Dog Days
as Farina
Shootin' Injuns
as Farina
Tire Trouble
as Farina
Seein' Things
as Farina
Commencement Day
as Farina
The Mysterious Mystery!
as Farina
Cradle Robbers
as Farina
Fast Company
as Farina
Jubilo, Jr.
as Fanna
Big Business
as Farina
The Sun Down Limited
as Farina
It's a Bear
as Farina
The Buccaneers
as Farina
The Big Show
as Farina
The Cobbler
as Farina
A Pleasant Journey
as Farina
Back Stage
as Farina
Boys to Board
as Farina
Stage Fright
as Farina
Derby Day
as Farina
Lodge Night
as Farina
Sunday Calm
as Farina
Dogs of War!
as Farina
The Champeen
as Farina
Young Sherlocks
as Farina
Saturday Morning
as Maple
One Terrible Day
as Farina
Fire Fighters
as Farina