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Allen Clayton Hoskins (August 9, 1920 – July 26, 1980) was an American child actor, who portrayed the character of Farina in 105 Our Gang short films from 1922 to 1931.
Allen 'Farina' Hoskins was born on 9 August 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Love Business (1931), Moan & Groan, Inc. (1929) and A Tough Winter (1930). He was married to Frances. He died on 26 July 1980 in Oakland, California, USA.
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Jul 22, 2018 · Biography of Our Gang member Allen Hoskins (also known as Farina) who appeared in 106 Our Gang shorts, more than any other Rascal on the series. ...more.
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Allen 'Farina' Hoskins was born on August 9, 1920 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Love Business (1931), Moan & Groan, Inc. (1929) and A Tough Winter (1930). He was married to Frances. He died on July 26, 1980 in Oakland, California, USA.
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- August 9, 1920
Farina appeared in over 105 Classic our gang shorts from 1922 to 1931. he left because he was getting older at age 11 so he got replaced buy stymie beard R.I...
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Aug 9, 2016 · Today is the birthday of Allen Hoskins (1920-1980) best known for his groundbreaking role as the character “Farina” in Hal Roach’s Our Gang shorts. Hoskins literally grew up in front of the camera. Born in Boston, he was hired for the Our Gang cast in 1922 before he was even two years old.
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History: Allen Clayton Hoskins Jr. was one of the two most popular Rascals in the Silent Films along with Joseph Cobb. He was discovered at two years of age by Ernie Morrison and his father in the Watts District of Los Angeles, the two of them becoming partners in the Our Gang series.