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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.
The roles that explain the career.
80 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | After the Thin Man | Screwy (uncredited) | Film |
| 1936 | The Gorgeous Hussy | Pageboy at Ball (uncredited) | Film |
| 1935 | Reckless | Gold Dust | Film |
| 1933 | Fish Hooky | Farina | Film |
| 1933 | The Mayor of Hell | Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway | Film |
| 1933 | The Life of Jimmy Dolan | Sam | Film |
| 1931 | The Stolen Jools | 'Farina' | Film |
| 1931 | Love Business | Farina | Film |
| 1931 | Bargain Day | Farina | Film |
| 1931 | Fly My Kite | Farina | Film |
| 1931 | Little Daddy | Farina | Film |
| 1931 | Helping Grandma | Farina | Film |
| 1930 | A Tough Winter | Farina | Film |
| 1930 | Bear Shooters | Farina | Film |
| 1930 | School's Out | Farina | Film |
| 1930 | The First Seven Years | Farina | Film |
| 1930 | Teacher's Pet | Farina | Film |
| 1930 | Pups Is Pups | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Bouncing Babies | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Wiggle Your Ears | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Moan & Groan, Inc. | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Railroadin' | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Lazy Days | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Little Mother | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Boxing Gloves | Farina | Film |
| 1929 | Small Talk | Farina | Film |
| 1928 | The Smile Wins | Farina | Film |
| 1928 | Barnum & Ringling, Inc. | Farina | Film |
| 1928 | Spook Spoofing | Farina | Film |
| 1928 | Crazy House | Farina | Film |
| 1927 | Ten Years Old | Farina | Film |
| 1927 | Dog Heaven | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | The Fourth Alarm | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | Buried Treasure | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | Uncle Tom's Uncle | Farina / 'Topsy' | Film |
| 1926 | Baby Clothes | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | War Feathers | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | Shivering Spooks | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | Good Cheer | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | Monkey Business | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | Thundering Fleas | Farina | Film |
| 1926 | 45 Minutes from Hollywood | Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) | Film |
| 1925 | Boys Will Be Joys | Fanna | Film |
| 1925 | Dog Days | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | Official Officers | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | The Love Bug | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | Better Movies | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | The Big Town | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | Shootin' Injuns | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | Circus Fever | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | Your Own Back Yard | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | One Wild Ride | Farina | Film |
| 1925 | Mary, Queen of Tots | Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence | Film |
| 1924 | Big Business | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | Seein' Things | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | The Sun Down Limited | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | Tire Trouble | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | Cradle Robbers | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | The Mysterious Mystery! | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | It's a Bear | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | Commencement Day | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | Jubilo, Jr. | Fanna | Film |
| 1924 | Fast Company | Farina | Film |
| 1924 | The Buccaneers | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | Dogs of War! | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | The Champeen | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | The Big Show | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | Boys to Board | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | A Pleasant Journey | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | Lodge Night | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | Back Stage | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | The Cobbler | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | Derby Day | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | Sunday Calm | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | Stage Fright | Farina | Film |
| 1923 | July Days | Film | |
| 1922 | Young Sherlocks | Farina | Film |
| 1922 | Saturday Morning | Maple | Film |
| 1922 | One Terrible Day | Farina | Film |
| 1922 | Fire Fighters | Farina | Film |
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