Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

1920-08-09 – 1980-07-26 (age 59) Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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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.

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Known For

After the Thin Man
After the Thin Man

1936

as Screwy (uncredited)

The Mayor of Hell
The Mayor of Hell

1933

as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway

45 Minutes from Hollywood
45 Minutes from Hollywood

1926

as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Gorgeous Hussy
The Gorgeous Hussy

1936

as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)

Boxing Gloves
Boxing Gloves

1929

as Farina

You Said a Mouthful
You Said a Mouthful

1932

as Sam Wellington

The First Seven Years
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
School Begins
School Begins

1928

as Farina

Our Gang - Comedy Festival
Moan & Groan, Inc.
Moan & Groan, Inc.

1929

as Farina

Seeing the World
Seeing the World

1927

as Farina

Heebee Jeebees
Heebee Jeebees

1927

as Farina

The Stolen Jools
The Stolen Jools

1931

as 'Farina'

Baby Clothes
Baby Clothes

1926

as Farina

Your Own Back Yard
Your Own Back Yard

1925

as Farina

Bouncing Babies
Bouncing Babies

1929

as Farina

Olympic Games
Olympic Games

1927

as Farina

Dogs of War!
Dogs of War!

1923

as Farina