Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Known for: Acting
Born: August 9, 1920
Died: July 26, 1980
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
118 movies · 1 TV show, newest first
NR
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021
NR
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
2001
NR
The Our Gang Story
1994
7.0
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
7.5
It's Showtime
1976
7.3
After the Thin Man
1936
5.5
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
5.1
Reckless
1935
7.0
The Mayor of Hell
1933
6.2
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
1933
7.6
Fish Hooky
1933
5.8
You Said a Mouthful
1932
6.7
Fly My Kite
1931
6.1
Bargain Day
1931
5.6
The Stolen Jools
1931
6.8
Little Daddy
1931
6.8
Love Business
1931
7.0
Helping Grandma
1931NR
Temps d'Hiver
1930
7.0
School's Out
1930NR
Los cazadores de osos
1930
6.8
Teacher's Pet
1930
6.2
Pups Is Pups
1930
5.8
A Tough Winter
1930
5.6
Bear Shooters
1930NR
The Ghosts
1930
6.7
When the Wind Blows
1930
5.8
The First Seven Years
1930
5.9
Shivering Shakespeare
1930
6.2
Moan & Groan, Inc.
1929
7.0
Saturday's Lesson
1929
6.2
Bouncing Babies
1929
6.7
Cat, Dog & Co.
1929
6.2
Boxing Gloves
1929
5.1
Lazy Days
1929
6.0
Railroadin'
1929
6.8
Little Mother
1929
6.0
Small Talk
1929
NR
The Little Rascals
1929
6.8
Wiggle Your Ears
1929
7.0
The Holy Terror
1929
7.8
Noisy Noises
1929
7.0
Election Day
1929
8.5
Fast Freight
1929
6.0
The Spanking Age
1928
6.3
The Ol' Gray Hoss
1928
8.0
Growing Pains
1928
8.0
School Begins
1928
7.2
Crazy House
1928
8.0
Fair and Muddy
1928
6.8
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
1928
7.0
Edison, Marconi & Co.
1928
6.8
The Smile Wins
1928
7.2
Rainy Days
1928
7.7
Spook Spoofing
1928
7.0
Playin' Hookey
1928
5.8
Dog Heaven
1927
9.0
Heebee Jeebees
1927
6.7
Chicken Feed
1927
7.5
The Old Wallop
1927
9.0
Yale vs. Harvard
1927
7.3
Olympic Games
1927
6.5
Baby Brother
1927
7.0
The Glorious Fourth
1927
7.7
Tired Business Men
1927
5.6
Love My Dog
1927
6.5
Ten Years Old
1927
7.1
Seeing the World
1927
7.0
Bring Home the Turkey
1927
5.3
45 Minutes from Hollywood
1926
7.5
Telling Whoppers
1926
7.2
War Feathers
1926
6.4
The Fourth Alarm
1926
7.5
Shivering Spooks
1926
6.0
Thundering Fleas
1926
6.8
Uncle Tom's Uncle
1926
6.6
Baby Clothes
1926
7.2
Monkey Business
1926
7.5
Buried Treasure
1926
6.4
Good Cheer
1926
6.8
One Wild Ride
1925
7.2
Better Movies
1925
6.5
Your Own Back Yard
1925
7.3
Mary, Queen of Tots
1925
6.5
Boys Will Be Joys
1925
7.1
Official Officers
1925
7.3
Shootin' Injuns
1925
6.9
The Love Bug
1925
6.3
Dog Days
1925
6.5
Circus Fever
1925
7.1
The Big Town
1925
6.4
The Mysterious Mystery!
1924
6.4
Fast Company
1924
6.9
The Sun Down Limited
1924
6.3
It's a Bear
1924
6.9
Jubilo, Jr.
1924
6.9
Cradle Robbers
1924
7.1
Commencement Day
1924
6.9
Seein' Things
1924
6.6
The Buccaneers
1924
6.4
Big Business
1924
6.4
Tire Trouble
1924
6.6
Sunday Calm
1923
6.5
Derby Day
1923
6.9
Stage Fright
1923
6.5
July Days
1923
6.5
Lodge Night
1923
5.8
Dogs of War!
1923
7.4
Back Stage
1923
6.0
Boys to Board
1923
6.4
A Pleasant Journey
1923
6.3
The Big Show
1923
6.7
The Cobbler
1923
6.8
The Champeen
1923
6.9
Saturday Morning
1922
6.8
Young Sherlocks
1922
6.3
Fire Fighters
1922
6.5
One Terrible Day
1922NR
Farina & The Perpetual Shine Machine
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