Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

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 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

After the Thin Man

as Screwy (uncredited)

The Stolen Jools

as 'Farina'

The Mayor of Hell

as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway

45 Minutes from Hollywood

as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)

Pups Is Pups

as Farina

The Gorgeous Hussy

as Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)

Reckless

as Gold Dust

The First Seven Years

as Farina

School's Out

as Farina

Dogs of War!

as Farina