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 s. 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
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Movies 122
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The Our Gang Story (1994)
It's Showtime (1976)
After the Thin Man (1936)
The Gorgeous Hussy (1936)
Reckless (1935)
Fish Hooky (1933)
You Said a Mouthful (1932)
Fly My Kite (1931)
Bargain Day (1931)
The Stolen Jools (1931)
Little Daddy (1931)
Love Business (1931)
Helping Grandma (1931)
School's Out (1930)
Teacher's Pet (1930)
Pups Is Pups (1930)
A Tough Winter (1930)
Bear Shooters (1930)
The Ghosts (1930)
Bouncing Babies (1929)
Cat, Dog & Co. (1929)
Boxing Gloves (1929)
Lazy Days (1929)
Railroadin' (1929)
Little Mother (1929)
Small Talk (1929)
The Holy Terror (1929)
Noisy Noises (1929)
Election Day (1929)
Fast Freight (1929)
Growing Pains (1928)
School Begins (1928)
Crazy House (1928)
Fair and Muddy (1928)
The Smile Wins (1928)
Rainy Days (1928)
Spook Spoofing (1928)
Playin' Hookey (1928)
Dog Heaven (1927)
Heebee Jeebees (1927)
Chicken Feed (1927)
The Old Wallop (1927)
Olympic Games (1927)
Baby Brother (1927)
Love My Dog (1927)
Ten Years Old (1927)
45 Minutes from Hollywood (1926)
War Feathers (1926)
Baby Clothes (1926)
Monkey Business (1926)
Buried Treasure (1926)
Good Cheer (1926)
One Wild Ride (1925)
Better Movies (1925)
Ask Grandma (1925)
Shootin' Injuns (1925)
The Love Bug (1925)
Dog Days (1925)
Circus Fever (1925)
The Big Town (1925)
Fast Company (1924)
High Society (1924)
It's a Bear (1924)
Jubilo, Jr. (1924)
Cradle Robbers (1924)
Seein' Things (1924)
The Buccaneers (1924)
Big Business (1924)
Tire Trouble (1924)
Sunday Calm (1923)
Derby Day (1923)
Stage Fright (1923)
No Noise (1923)
July Days (1923)
Lodge Night (1923)
Dogs of War! (1923)
Back Stage (1923)
Boys to Board (1923)
The Big Show (1923)
The Cobbler (1923)
The Champeen (1923)
Young Sherlocks (1922)
Fire Fighters (1922)
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1920-08-09
Deathday
1980-07-26 (59 years old)
Birth Place
Boston, United States
Citizenships
United States
Also Known As
Allen Clayton Hoskins, Farina
Awards
Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
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