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.
Back Stage
1923
The Champeen
1923
Railroadin'
1929
Your Own Back Yard
1925
Tire Trouble
1924
Lodge Night
1923
Growing Pains
1928
War Feathers
1926
Official Officers
1925
Cradle Robbers
1924
The Fourth Alarm
1926
Love Business
1931
School Begins
1928
Shivering Spooks
1926
Baby Brother
1927
Commencement Day
1924
Helping Grandma
1931
Little Mother
1929
Shivering Shakespeare
1930
Chicken Feed
1927
Wiggle Your Ears
1929
The Mysterious Mystery!
1924
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
Spook Spoofing
1928
Better Movies
1925
Election Day
1929
Buried Treasure
1926
Derby Day
1923
The Holy Terror
1929
When the Wind Blows
1930
You Said a Mouthful
1932
Fish Hooky
1933
After the Thin Man
1936
Pups Is Pups
1930
The Mayor of Hell
1933
Saturday's Lesson
1929
The Stolen Jools
1931
Dogs of War!
1923
Tired Business Men
1927