Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1920-08-09
Day of Death
1980-07-26
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
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.
Filmography (117)
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
2001
The Our Gang Story
1994
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
It's Showtime
1976
After the Thin Man
1936
The Gorgeous Hussy
1936
Reckless
1935
The Mayor of Hell
1933
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
1933
Fish Hooky
1933
You Said a Mouthful
1932
Fly My Kite
1931
Bargain Day
1931
