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Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
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.
As actor
The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 1
Our Gang - Comedy Festival
The Our Gang Story
Classic Comedy Teams
It's Showtime
The Gorgeous Hussy
After the Thin Man
Reckless
Fish Hooky
The Mayor of Hell
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
You Said a Mouthful
Fly My Kite
Helping Grandma
Love Business
Little Daddy
The Stolen Jools
Bargain Day
The Ghosts
Pups Is Pups
When the Wind Blows
The First Seven Years
Shivering Shakespeare
Bear Shooters
Teacher's Pet
A Tough Winter
School's Out
Los cazadores de osos
Temps d'Hiver
The Holy Terror