Allen 'Farina' Hoskins(1920-1980)

Actor

Allen 'Farina' Hoskins was born on 9 August 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Reckless (1935), Love Business (1930) and Moan & Groan, Inc. (1929). He was married to Frances. He died on 26 July 1980 in Oakland, California, USA.

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Known for

Reckless

6.4

Gold Dust(as Farina)

1935

Love Business

7.9

Short

Farina(as Hal Roach's Rascals)

1930

Moan & Groan, Inc.

6.1

Short

Farina(as Hal Roach's Rascals)

1929

A Tough Winter

6.3

Short

Farina

1930

Credits

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After the Thin Man
7.6
- Screwy (uncredited)
- 1936
Winterset
6.1
- Hambone (uncredited)
- 1936
The Gorgeous Hussy
5.6
- Pageboy at Ball (uncredited)
- 1936
Reckless
6.4
- Gold Dust (as Farina)
- 1935
The Mayor of Hell
6.9
- Smoke (as Farina)
- 1933
The Life of Jimmy Dolan
6.8
- Sam (uncredited)
- 1933
Fish Hooky
7.6
Short
- Farina (as Our Gang)
- 1933
You Said a Mouthful
6.1
- Sam Wellington (as Farina)
- 1932
The Christmas Party
6.4
Short
- Party Guest (uncredited)
- 1931
Fly My Kite
7.3
Short
- Farina (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
- 1931
The Stolen Jools
5.7
Short
- Farina (as Farina)
- 1931
Bargain Day
6.8
Short
- Farina (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
- 1931
Little Daddy
7.3
Short
- Farina (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
- 1931
Love Business
7.9
Short
- Farina (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
- 1930
Helping Grandma
7.4
Short
- Farina (as Hal Roach's Rascals)
- 1930

Personal details

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Alternative names
- Farina
Born
- August 9, 1920
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Died
- July 26, 1980
- Oakland, California, USA(cancer)
Spouse
- Frances? - July 26, 1980 (his death, 2 children)
Parents
- Florence Hoskins
Publicity listings
- 4 Articles
- 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

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Trivia
His last "Our Gang" contract with the Hal Roach Studios called for a weekly salary of $350; far more than any of the other kids (even Jackie Cooper) were paid at that time.