Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Birthday: 1920-08-09

Deathday: 1980-07-26

Place of birth: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Also known as: Allen Clayton Hoskins, Farina

imdb_id: nm0396012

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.

Played in movies:

Fish Hooky

Score: 7.8

After the Thin Man

Score: 7.3

Teacher's Pet

Score: 7.2

Spook Spoofing

Score: 7.2

The Mayor of Hell

Score: 7.2

Young Sherlocks

Score: 7.1

It's Showtime

Score: 7.0

Saturday's Lesson

Score: 7.0

Little Daddy

Score: 7.0

Election Day

Score: 7.0

Love Business

Score: 6.9

Barnum & Ringling, Inc.

Score: 6.9

Fly My Kite

Score: 6.8

Helping Grandma

Score: 6.8

School's Out

Score: 6.8

Wiggle Your Ears

Score: 6.5

Noisy Noises

Score: 6.5

Rainy Days

Score: 6.5

Little Mother

Score: 6.5

Crazy House

Score: 6.5

Back Stage

Score: 6.5

The Champeen

Score: 6.3

Pups Is Pups

Score: 6.2

The Buccaneers

Score: 6.2

Baby Brother

Score: 6.2

Saturday Morning

Score: 6.2

Dog Heaven

Score: 6.1

Good Cheer

Score: 6.1

July Days

Score: 6.1

Bouncing Babies

Score: 6.1

When the Wind Blows

Score: 6.1

Seeing the World

Score: 6.1

Bargain Day

Score: 6.0

Shootin' Injuns

Score: 6.0

The Life of Jimmy Dolan

Score: 6.0

Cat, Dog & Co.

Score: 6.0

The Spanking Age

Score: 6.0

The Ol' Gray Hoss

Score: 6.0

Boxing Gloves

Score: 6.0

The Cobbler

Score: 6.0

It's a Bear

Score: 5.9

A Pleasant Journey

Score: 5.9

Buried Treasure

Score: 5.8

The Sun Down Limited

Score: 5.8

The Fourth Alarm

Score: 5.8

Big Business

Score: 5.8

Telling Whoppers

Score: 5.8

Monkey Business

Score: 5.8

Boys Will Be Joys

Score: 5.8

Jubilo, Jr.

Score: 5.8

Small Talk

Score: 5.8

The Smile Wins

Score: 5.8

War Feathers

Score: 5.8

Shivering Spooks

Score: 5.8

Uncle Tom's Uncle

Score: 5.8

One Wild Ride

Score: 5.8

Better Movies

Score: 5.8

Mary, Queen of Tots

Score: 5.8

Official Officers

Score: 5.8

The Love Bug

Score: 5.8

Circus Fever

Score: 5.8

The Mysterious Mystery!

Score: 5.8

The Big Town

Score: 5.8

Fast Company

Score: 5.8

Cradle Robbers

Score: 5.8

Commencement Day

Score: 5.8

Sunday Calm

Score: 5.8

Stage Fright

Score: 5.8

Tire Trouble

Score: 5.8

Lodge Night

Score: 5.8

Seein' Things

Score: 5.8

The Big Show

Score: 5.8

Your Own Back Yard

Score: 5.8

Fire Fighters

Score: 5.7

Shivering Shakespeare

Score: 5.7

The Glorious Fourth

Score: 5.7

Railroadin'

Score: 5.7

Dog Days

Score: 5.6

The Stolen Jools

Score: 5.6

Thundering Fleas

Score: 5.6

Derby Day

Score: 5.6

Playin' Hookey

Score: 5.5

Chicken Feed

Score: 5.5

Olympic Games

Score: 5.5

Tired Business Men

Score: 5.5

Dogs of War!

Score: 5.5

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Score: 5.5

Baby Clothes

Score: 5.5

A Tough Winter

Score: 5.4

Reckless

Score: 5.3

The Gorgeous Hussy

Score: 5.3

Ten Years Old

Score: 5.2

Bear Shooters

Score: 5.2

The First Seven Years

Score: 5.2

45 Minutes from Hollywood

Score: 5.2

Bring Home the Turkey

Score: 5.0

You Said a Mouthful

Score: 5.0

Boys to Board

Score: 5.0

Lazy Days

Score: 4.8

One Terrible Day

Score: 4.5

Love My Dog

Score: 4.2

School Begins

Score: 0.0

Fast Freight

Score: 0.0

The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1

Score: 0.0

Growing Pains

Score: 0.0

Fair and Muddy

Score: 0.0

Edison, Marconi & Co.

Score: 0.0

Heebee Jeebees

Score: 0.0

The Old Wallop

Score: 0.0

Yale vs. Harvard

Score: 0.0

Our Gang - Comedy Festival

Score: 0.0

The Our Gang Story

Score: 0.0

The Holy Terror

Score: 0.0

The Ghosts

Score: 0.0

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