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.
Acted in 112
2020s
- 2021
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Movie
2000s
- 2001
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Farina
1990s
- 1994
The Our Gang Story
Farina (archive footage)
1980s
- 1986
Classic Comedy Teams
Our Gang (archive footage)
1930s
- 1936
After the Thin Man
Screwy (uncredited)
The Gorgeous Hussy
Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
- 1935
Reckless
Gold Dust
- 1933
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
Sam
Fish Hooky
Farina
- 1932
You Said a Mouthful
Sam Wellington
- 1931
Fly My Kite
Farina
Bargain Day
Farina
The Stolen Jools
'Farina'
Little Daddy
Farina
Love Business
Farina
Helping Grandma
Farina
- 1930
School's Out
Farina
Teacher's Pet
Farina
Pups Is Pups
Farina
A Tough Winter
Farina
Bear Shooters
Farina
When the Wind Blows
Farina
The First Seven Years
Farina
Shivering Shakespeare
Farina
1920s
- 1929
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Farina
Saturday's Lesson
Farina
Bouncing Babies
Farina
Cat, Dog & Co.
Farina
Boxing Gloves
Farina
Lazy Days
Farina
Railroadin'
Farina
Little Mother
Farina
Small Talk
Farina
Wiggle Your Ears
Farina
The Holy Terror
Farina
Noisy Noises
Farina
Election Day
Farina
Fast Freight
Farina
- 1928
The Spanking Age
Farina
The Ol' Gray Hoss
Farina
Growing Pains
Farina
School Begins
Farina
Crazy House
Farina
Fair and Muddy
Farina
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
Farina
Edison, Marconi & Co.
Farina
The Smile Wins
Farina
Rainy Days
Farina
Spook Spoofing
Farina
Playin' Hookey
Farina
- 1927
Dog Heaven
Farina
Heebee Jeebees
Farina
Chicken Feed
Farina
The Old Wallop
Farina
Yale vs. Harvard
Farina
Olympic Games
Farina
Baby Brother
Farina
The Glorious Fourth
Farina
Tired Business Men
Farina
Love My Dog
Farina
Ten Years Old
Farina
Seeing the World
Farina
Bring Home the Turkey
Farina
- 1926
Telling Whoppers
Farina
War Feathers
Farina
The Fourth Alarm
Farina
Shivering Spooks
Farina
Thundering Fleas
Farina
Uncle Tom's Uncle
Farina / 'Topsy'
Baby Clothes
Farina
Monkey Business
Farina
Buried Treasure
Farina
Good Cheer
Farina
- 1925
One Wild Ride
Farina
Better Movies
Farina
Your Own Back Yard
Farina
Mary, Queen of Tots
Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
Boys Will Be Joys
Fanna
Official Officers
Farina
Shootin' Injuns
Farina
The Love Bug
Farina
Dog Days
Farina
Circus Fever
Farina
The Big Town
Farina
- 1924
The Mysterious Mystery!
Farina
Fast Company
Farina
The Sun Down Limited
Farina
It's a Bear
Farina
Jubilo, Jr.
Fanna
Cradle Robbers
Farina
Commencement Day
Farina
Seein' Things
Farina
The Buccaneers
Farina
Big Business
Farina
Tire Trouble
Farina
- 1923
Sunday Calm
Farina
Derby Day
Farina
Stage Fright
Farina
July Days
Movie
Lodge Night
Farina
Dogs of War!
Farina
Back Stage
Farina
Boys to Board
Farina
A Pleasant Journey
Farina
The Big Show
Farina
The Cobbler
Farina
The Champeen
Farina
- 1922
Saturday Morning
Maple
Young Sherlocks
Farina
Fire Fighters
Farina
One Terrible Day
Farina
Appearances2
1970s
- 1976
It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
1920s
- 1926
45 Minutes from Hollywood
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)