As Actor
Circus Fever
1925
5.8
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Acting
Birth Date
August 9, 1920
Place of Birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Date of Death
July 26, 1980
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.
Complete Filmography
As Actor
The Big Town
1925
5.8
As Actor
The Mysterious Mystery!
1924
6.2
As Actor
Fast Company
1924
5.8
As Actor
The Sun Down Limited
1924
6.2
As Actor
It's a Bear
1924
6.1
As Actor
Jubilo, Jr.
1924
5.8
As Actor
Cradle Robbers
1924
5.8
As Actor
Commencement Day
1924
5.8
As Actor
Seein' Things
1924
5.8
As Actor
The Buccaneers
1924
6.2
As Actor
Big Business
1924
6.2
As Actor
Sunday Calm
1923
6.2
As Actor
Derby Day
1923
5.6
As Actor
Stage Fright
1923
6.2
As Actor
July Days
1923
6.4
As Actor
Lodge Night
1923
6.2
As Actor
Dogs of War!
1923
5.5
As Actor
Back Stage
1923
6.5
As Actor
Boys to Board
1923
5.0