Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
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.
Acting
Movie
After the Thin Man
as Screwy (uncredited)
1936
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The Mayor of Hell
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
1933
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The Stolen Jools
as 'Farina'
1931
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45 Minutes from Hollywood
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
1926
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Pups Is Pups
as Farina
1930
Movie
The Gorgeous Hussy
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
1936
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Reckless
as Gold Dust
1935
Movie
School's Out
as Farina
1930
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The First Seven Years
as Farina
1930
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Teacher's Pet
as Farina
1930
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Dog Heaven
as Farina
1927
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Dogs of War!
as Farina
1923
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Boxing Gloves
as Farina
1929
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Bear Shooters
as Farina
1930
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Thundering Fleas
as Farina
1926
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When the Wind Blows
as Farina
1930
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The Life of Jimmy Dolan
as Sam
1933
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Fly My Kite
as Farina
1931
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Little Daddy
as Farina
1931
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Helping Grandma
as Farina
1931
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Lazy Days
as Farina
1929
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Railroadin'
as Farina
1929
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Small Talk
as Farina
1929
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Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
as Farina
1928