7.8
7.8
Fish Hooky
1933
as Farina
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Also known as: Allen Clayton Hoskins, Farina
Acting
Born:August 9, 1920
Died:July 26, 1980(aged 59)
Birthplace:Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality:United States
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CommunityBiography
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.
Filmography (113 movies)
7.3
7.3
After the Thin Man
1936
as Screwy (uncredited)
7.2
7.2
Spook Spoofing
1928
as Farina
7.1
7.1
Young Sherlocks
1922
as Farina
7.1
7.1
The Mayor of Hell
1933
as Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
7.0
7.0
Little Daddy
1931
as Farina
7.0
7.0
Fast Freight
1929
as Farina
7.0
7.0
The Old Wallop
1927
as Farina
7.0
7.0
Saturday's Lesson
1929
as Farina
7.0
7.0
Election Day
1929
as Farina
6.9
6.9
Love Business
1931
as Farina
6.8
6.8
Fly My Kite
1931
as Farina
6.8
6.8
Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
1928
as Farina
6.8
6.8
Noisy Noises
1929
as Farina
6.8
6.8
School's Out
1930
as Farina
6.8
6.8
Helping Grandma
1931
as Farina
6.7
6.7
Shootin' Injuns
1925
as Farina
6.6
6.6
Teacher's Pet
1930
as Farina
6.5
6.5
The Champeen
1923
as Farina
6.5
6.5
Back Stage
1923
as Farina
6.4
6.4
July Days
1923
6.4
6.4
Baby Brother
1927
as Farina
6.4
6.4
The Fourth Alarm
1926
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Little Mother
1929
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Saturday Morning
1922
as Maple
6.2
6.2
Lodge Night
1923
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Sunday Calm
1923
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Stage Fright
1923
as Farina
6.2
6.2
The Sun Down Limited
1924
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Big Business
1924
as Farina
6.2
6.2
The Mysterious Mystery!
1924
as Farina
6.2
6.2
The Buccaneers
1924
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Rainy Days
1928
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Official Officers
1925
as Farina
6.2
6.2
The Love Bug
1925
as Farina
6.2
6.2
One Wild Ride
1925
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Mary, Queen of Tots
1925
as Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
6.2
6.2
Uncle Tom's Uncle
1926
as Farina / 'Topsy'
6.2
6.2
War Feathers
1926
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Shivering Spooks
1926
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Wiggle Your Ears
1929
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Pups Is Pups
1930
as Farina
6.2
6.2
Crazy House
1928
as Farina
6.1
6.1
When the Wind Blows
1930
as Farina
6.1
6.1
Good Cheer
1926
as Farina
6.1
6.1
Bouncing Babies
1929
as Farina
6.1
6.1
A Pleasant Journey
1923
as Farina
6.1
6.1
It's a Bear
1924
as Farina
6.1
6.1
Seeing the World
1927
as Farina
6.0
6.0
Fire Fighters
1922
as Farina
6.0
6.0
Bargain Day
1931
as Farina
6.0
6.0
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
1933
as Sam
6.0
6.0
The Ol' Gray Hoss
1928
as Farina
6.0
6.0
Boxing Gloves
1929
as Farina
6.0
6.0
Cat, Dog & Co.
1929
as Farina
6.0
6.0
The Cobbler
1923
as Farina
6.0
6.0
The Spanking Age
1928
as Farina
5.9
5.9
Dog Days
1925
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Jubilo, Jr.
1924
as Fanna
5.8
5.8
Commencement Day
1924
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Seein' Things
1924
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Cradle Robbers
1924
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Boys Will Be Joys
1925
as Fanna
5.8
5.8
Monkey Business
1926
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Buried Treasure
1926
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Your Own Back Yard
1925
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Circus Fever
1925
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Baby Clothes
1926
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Tire Trouble
1924
as Farina
5.8
5.8
The Smile Wins
1928
as Farina
5.8
5.8
The Big Town
1925
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Better Movies
1925
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Telling Whoppers
1926
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Small Talk
1929
as Farina
5.8
5.8
Fast Company
1924
as Farina
5.8
5.8
The Big Show
1923
as Farina
5.7
5.7
Railroadin'
1929
as Farina
5.7
5.7
The Glorious Fourth
1927
as Farina
5.7
5.7
Shivering Shakespeare
1930
as Farina
5.6
5.6
Dog Heaven
1927
as Farina
5.6
5.6
Thundering Fleas
1926
as Farina
5.6
5.6
Derby Day
1923
as Farina
5.5
5.5
Dogs of War!
1923
as Farina
5.5
5.5
Chicken Feed
1927
as Farina
5.5
5.5
Olympic Games
1927
as Farina
5.5
5.5
Playin' Hookey
1928
as Farina
5.5
5.5
Tired Business Men
1927
as Farina
5.5
5.5
Moan & Groan, Inc.
1929
as Farina
5.4
5.4
A Tough Winter
1930
as Farina
5.3
5.3
Bear Shooters
1930
as Farina
5.2
5.2
Ten Years Old
1927
as Farina
5.2
5.2
45 Minutes from Hollywood
1926
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
5.2
5.2
The First Seven Years
1930
as Farina
5.0
5.0
Reckless
1935
as Gold Dust
5.0
5.0
Boys to Board
1923
as Farina
5.0
5.0
One Terrible Day
1922
as Farina
5.0
5.0
Bring Home the Turkey
1927
as Farina
5.0
5.0
You Said a Mouthful
1932
as Sam Wellington
4.8
4.8
Lazy Days
1929
as Farina
4.2
4.2
Love My Dog
1927
as Farina
The Holy Terror
1929
as Farina
Yale vs. Harvard
1927
as Farina
Heebee Jeebees
1927
as Farina
Edison, Marconi & Co.
1928
as Farina
Fair and Muddy
1928
as Farina
Los cazadores de osos
1930
as Farina
School Begins
1928
as Farina
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
2021
The Ghosts
1930
as Farina
The Our Gang Story
1994
as Farina (archive footage)
Growing Pains
1928
as Farina
Temps d'Hiver
1930
as Farina
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
2001
as Farina
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