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Acting

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins

Born
Aug 9, 1920 · Aged 59
Died
Jul 26, 1980
Place of birth
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Gender
Male
Movie credits
118
TV credits
0
Also known as (2)
  • Allen Clayton Hoskins
  • Farina

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…