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.
Movies
Fish Hooky
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The Ghosts
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The Holy Terror
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Your Own Back Yard
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The Our Gang Story
Farina (archive footage)
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
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Young Sherlocks
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Saturday Morning
Maple
The Big Show
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The Cobbler
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A Pleasant Journey
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Back Stage
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Tire Trouble
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Boys to Board
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Stage Fright
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Derby Day
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Seein' Things
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Commencement Day
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Lodge Night
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Sunday Calm
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The Mysterious Mystery!
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Cradle Robbers
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Fast Company
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The Big Town
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Circus Fever
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Official Officers
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The Love Bug
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Mary, Queen of Tots
Farina / Assistant in Dream Sequence
One Wild Ride
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Better Movies
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Baby Clothes
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Uncle Tom's Uncle
Farina / 'Topsy'
Shivering Spooks
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War Feathers
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Yale vs. Harvard
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The Smile Wins
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The Old Wallop
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Heebee Jeebees
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Edison, Marconi & Co.
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Barnum & Ringling, Inc.
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Fair and Muddy
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Crazy House
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Growing Pains
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The Mayor of Hell
Joliet "Smoke" Hemingway
The Gorgeous Hussy
Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
Boxing Gloves
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Lazy Days
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Railroadin'
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Small Talk
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Pups Is Pups
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Seeing the World
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Baby Brother
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The Glorious Fourth
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The Ol' Gray Hoss
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The Spanking Age
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Election Day
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Little Mother
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Cat, Dog & Co.
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Moan & Groan, Inc.
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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 2
When the Wind Blows
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Reckless
Gold Dust
Bouncing Babies
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The First Seven Years
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Shivering Shakespeare
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Bear Shooters
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You Said a Mouthful
Sam Wellington
Dogs of War!
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Rainy Days
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Tired Business Men
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Olympic Games
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Jubilo, Jr.
Fanna
Boys Will Be Joys
Fanna
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
Sam
Fly My Kite
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Teacher's Pet
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Helping Grandma
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A Tough Winter
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School's Out
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Love Business
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Little Daddy
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Monkey Business
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Saturday's Lesson
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Love My Dog
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One Terrible Day
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Fire Fighters
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Thundering Fleas
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45 Minutes from Hollywood
Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Little Rascals: The Complete Collection (Centennial Edition)
The Stolen Jools
'Farina'
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
The Little Rascals - CENTENNIAL BONUS DISC
Chicken Feed
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Telling Whoppers
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Playin' Hookey
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Fast Freight
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Ten Years Old
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Noisy Noises
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The Champeen
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Dog Days
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School Begins
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July Days
Big Business
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The Fourth Alarm
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The Sun Down Limited
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Spook Spoofing
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Shootin' Injuns
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Bring Home the Turkey
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Bargain Day
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It's a Bear
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It's Showtime
Self (archive footage)
Good Cheer
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Buried Treasure
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After the Thin Man
Screwy (uncredited)
The Buccaneers
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Wiggle Your Ears
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Dog Heaven
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