Allen Hoskins

Movie Actor

Birthday August 9, 1920

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Massachusetts

DEATH DATE Jul 26, 1980 (59)

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About

American child actor who became famous for his character of Farina in 105 of the 'Our Gang' short films.

Before Fame

He was only one year old when he began acting on 'Our Gang'.

Trivia

Many compared his character on 'Our Gang' to the character Topsy from 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.

Family Life

He and his wife Franzy had a daughter Candy and a son Chris.

Associated With

He and Sidney Poitier were both selected for the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame.