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Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
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Born1920-08-09
BirthplaceBoston, Massachusetts, USA
Credits80 titles
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Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Actor · Crew· Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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.

Known For

The roles that explain the career.

Full credits
After the Thin Man
After the Thin Man
Screwy (uncredited) · 1936

Filmography

80 credits across 2 departments.

YearTitleRoleType
1936After the Thin ManScrewy (uncredited)Film
1936The Gorgeous HussyPageboy at Ball (uncredited)Film
1935RecklessGold DustFilm
1933Fish HookyFarinaFilm
1933The Mayor of HellJoliet "Smoke" HemingwayFilm
1933The Life of Jimmy DolanSamFilm
1931The Stolen Jools'Farina'Film
1931Love BusinessFarinaFilm
1931Bargain DayFarinaFilm
1931Fly My KiteFarinaFilm
1931Little DaddyFarinaFilm
1931Helping GrandmaFarinaFilm
1930A Tough WinterFarinaFilm
1930Bear ShootersFarinaFilm
1930School's OutFarinaFilm
1930The First Seven YearsFarinaFilm
1930Teacher's PetFarinaFilm
1930Pups Is PupsFarinaFilm
1929Bouncing BabiesFarinaFilm
1929Wiggle Your EarsFarinaFilm
1929Moan & Groan, Inc.FarinaFilm
1929Railroadin'FarinaFilm
1929Lazy DaysFarinaFilm
1929Little MotherFarinaFilm
1929Boxing GlovesFarinaFilm
1929Small TalkFarinaFilm
1928The Smile WinsFarinaFilm
1928Barnum & Ringling, Inc.FarinaFilm
1928Spook SpoofingFarinaFilm
1928Crazy HouseFarinaFilm
1927Ten Years OldFarinaFilm
1927Dog HeavenFarinaFilm
1926The Fourth AlarmFarinaFilm
1926Buried TreasureFarinaFilm
1926Uncle Tom's UncleFarina / 'Topsy'Film
1926Baby ClothesFarinaFilm
1926War FeathersFarinaFilm
1926Shivering SpooksFarinaFilm
1926Good CheerFarinaFilm
1926Monkey BusinessFarinaFilm
1926Thundering FleasFarinaFilm
192645 Minutes from HollywoodHimself (archive footage) (uncredited)Film
1925Boys Will Be JoysFannaFilm
1925Dog DaysFarinaFilm
1925Official OfficersFarinaFilm
1925The Love BugFarinaFilm
1925Better MoviesFarinaFilm
1925The Big TownFarinaFilm
1925Shootin' InjunsFarinaFilm
1925Circus FeverFarinaFilm
1925Your Own Back YardFarinaFilm
1925One Wild RideFarinaFilm
1925Mary, Queen of TotsFarina / Assistant in Dream SequenceFilm
1924Big BusinessFarinaFilm
1924Seein' ThingsFarinaFilm
1924The Sun Down LimitedFarinaFilm
1924Tire TroubleFarinaFilm
1924Cradle RobbersFarinaFilm
1924The Mysterious Mystery!FarinaFilm
1924It's a BearFarinaFilm
1924Commencement DayFarinaFilm
1924Jubilo, Jr.FannaFilm
1924Fast CompanyFarinaFilm
1924The BuccaneersFarinaFilm
1923Dogs of War!FarinaFilm
1923The ChampeenFarinaFilm
1923The Big ShowFarinaFilm
1923Boys to BoardFarinaFilm
1923A Pleasant JourneyFarinaFilm
1923Lodge NightFarinaFilm
1923Back StageFarinaFilm
1923The CobblerFarinaFilm
1923Derby DayFarinaFilm
1923Sunday CalmFarinaFilm
1923Stage FrightFarinaFilm
1923July DaysFilm
1922Young SherlocksFarinaFilm
1922Saturday MorningMapleFilm
1922One Terrible DayFarinaFilm
1922Fire FightersFarinaFilm

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