
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
- Date of Birth: 1920-08-09
- Date of Death: 1980-07-26
- Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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 Shoot... 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.

Fish Hooky
Comedy, Family • 1933 January

After the Thin Man
Comedy, Mystery, Crime • 1936 December

Teacher's Pet
Family, Comedy • 1930 October

Spook Spoofing
Comedy, Horror • 1928 January

The Mayor of Hell
Crime, Drama • 1933 June

Young Sherlocks
Comedy • 1922 November

Saturday's Lesson
Comedy • 1929 November

It's Showtime
Documentary • 1976 March

Little Daddy
Comedy • 1931 March

Election Day
Comedy • 1929 January