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Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Actor | * 08/09/1920 († 59, 07/26/1980) | Boston, Massachusetts (United States of America (USA))
Allen Clayton Hoskins (August 9, 1920 – July 26, 1980) was an American child actor, who portrayed the character of Farina in 105 Our Gang short films from 1922 to 1931. ()

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins was born on August 9, 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA as Allen Clayton Hoskins. He was an actor, known forPups Is Pups(1930),Shivering Shakespeare(1930) andBear 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. Brotherof actressJannie 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 (evenJackie 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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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Kids & Family | Drama

Known for these Movies & Shows

Miss Crabtree, the teacher Jackie has a crush on, rents a room at Jackie's house. ...

Love Business

Certification unknown

1931 | 3.5/5 | 20min
Comedy
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This Our Gang short has the group playing pirates and building a ship to sail in. Once the ship hits water it sinks but they end up on another boat when the dog unties the rope and the kids head off t ...

The Buccaneers

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1924 | 3.1/5 | 20min
Comedy, Kids & Family
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The gang goes digging for treasure in an old abandoned house against Kennedy the Cop's wishes. ...

Moan and Groan

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1929 | 2.8/5 | 20min
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The gang creates a huge mess after they get into a taffy-pulling contest. ...

A Tough Winter

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1930 | 2.8/5 | 20min
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Awards & Nominations for Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame
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Movies with Allen 'Farina' Hoskins as Actor(109)

as Self (archive footage)1976 It's Showtime
as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)1936 The Gorgeous Hussy
as Screwy (uncredited)1936 After the Thin Man
as Gold Dust1935 Reckless
as Farina1933 Fish Hooky
as Sam1933 The Life of Jimmy Dolan
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway1933 The Mayor of Hell
as Sam Wellington1932 You Said a Mouthful
as 'Farina'1931 The Stolen Jools
as Farina1931 Love Business
as Farina1931 Little Daddy
as Farina1931 Bargain Day
as Farina1931 Fly My Kite
as Farina1931 Helping Grandma
as Farina1930 Bear Shooters
as Farina1930 The First Seven Years
as himself1930 When The Wind Blows
as Farina1930 Shivering Shakespeare
as Farina1930 Pups Is Pups
as Farina1930 School's Out
1930 The ghosts
as Farina1930 A Tough Winter
as Farina1930 Teacher's Pet
as Farina1929 Bouncing Babies
as Farina1929 Boxing Gloves
as Farina1929 The Holy Terror
as Farina1929 Wiggle Your Ears
as Farina1929 Fast Freight
as Farina1929 Little Mother
as Farina1929 Lazy Days
as Farina1929 Cat, Dog & Co.
as Farina1929 Railroadin'
as Farina1929 Saturday's Lesson
as Farina1929 Small Talk
as Farina1929 Election Day
as Farina1929 Moan and Groan
as Farina1929 Noisy Noises
as Farina1928 Edison, Marconi & Co.
as Farina1928 Fair and Muddy
as Farina1928 Growing Pains
as Farina1928 The Spanking Age
as Farina1928 Spook Spoofing
as Farina1928 Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
as Farina1928 Playin' Hookey
as Farina1928 The Smile Wins
as Farina1928 School Begins
as Farina1928 Crazy House
as Farina1928 The Ol' Gray Hoss
as Farina1928 Rainy Days
as Farina1927 Tired Business Men
as Farina1927 Love My Dog
as Farina1927 Yale vs. Harvard
as Farina1927 Heebee Jeebees
as Farina1927 Olympic Games
as Farina1927 Baby Brother
as Farina1927 Ten Years Old
as Farina1927 Bring Home the Turkey
as Farina1927 Chicken Feed
as Farina1927 Dog Heaven
as Farina1927 The Old Wallop
as Farina1927 The Glorious Fourth
as Farina1927 Seeing the World
as Farina1926 Shivering Spooks
as Farina / 'Topsy'1926 Uncle Tom's Uncle
as Farina1926 Baby Clothes
as Farina1926 Good Cheer
as Farina1926 Thundering Fleas
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)1926 45 Minutes from Hollywood
as Farina1926 The Fourth Alarm
as Farina1926 Monkey Business
as Farina1926 Telling Whoppers
as Farina1926 Buried Treasure
as Farina1926 War Feathers
as Farina1925 Better Movies
as Farina1925 Shootin' Injuns
as Farina1925 Circus Fever
as Fanna1925 Boys Will Be Joys
as Farina1925 Official Officers
as Farina1925 The Big Town
as Farina1925 Dog Days
as Farina1925 One Wild Ride
as Farina1925 Your Own Back Yard
as Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence1925 Mary, Queen of Tots
as Farina1924 Seein' Things
as Farina1924 Tire Trouble
as Farina1924 The Mysterious Mystery!
as Farina1924 It's a Bear
as Farina1924 Cradle Robbers
as Farina1924 Commencement Day
as Farina1924 Fast Company
as Farina1924 The Sun Down Limited
as Farina1924 Big Business
as Fanna1924 Jubilo, Jr.
as Farina1924 The Buccaneers
as Farina1923 A Pleasant Journey
as Farina1923 Dogs of War!
as Farina1923 Boys to Board
as Farina1923 Sunday Calm
as Farina1923 Stage Fright
as Farina1923 The Champeen
as Farina1923 Back Stage
as Farina1923 Derby Day
as Farina1923 The Big Show
as Farina1923 Lodge Night
as Farina1923 The Cobbler
as Maple1922 Saturday Morning
as Farina1922 One Terrible Day
as Farina1922 Young Sherlocks
as Farina1922 Fire Fighters

Full Name: Allen Hoskins
Born: Monday, 08/09 1920 (August) in Boston, Massachusetts (United States of America (USA))
Died: Saturday, 07/26 1980 (July) in California (aged: 59)
Zodiac sign: Leo (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Other names for Allen 'Farina' Hoskins (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Allen Clayton Hoskins"
"Farina"
"Allen "Farina" Hoskins"
"Allen Hoskins"
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins frequently works together with these people:
Robert F. McGowan (87x, Crew)
Joe Cobb (79x, Actor)
Hal Roach (71x, Crew)
Jackie Condon (69x, Actor)
Bobby 'Wheezer' Hutchins (48x, Actor)
Mickey Daniels (43x, Actor)
Robert A. McGowan (42x, Crew)
Mary Kornman (37x, Actress)
Jay R. Smith (32x, Actor)
Mary Ann Jackson (31x, Actress)
Jean Darling (31x, Actress)
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