Allen Hoskins, born on August 9, 1920, was an American child actor who gained fame for his role as "Farina" in the "Our Gang" short film series. "Our Gang," also known as "The Little Rascals," was a popular series of comedy shorts produced by Hal Roach Studios from 1922 to 1944.
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Allen Hoskins joined the "Our Gang" series in 1922 at the age of two, and he portrayed the character of "Farina" until 1931. Farina was known for his distinctive hairstyle of tightly curled hair. During his tenure with the series, Hoskins appeared in approximately 105 "Our Gang" short films, making him one of the most recognizable and beloved child actors of that era.
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It's worth noting that the film you mentioned, "Your Own Backyard," was not one of the official "Our Gang" shorts but rather a silent film in which Allen Hoskins had a role. The "Our Gang" series is separate from individual films in which the child actors also appeared.
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Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Farina……Those nicknames were awesome; that’s why even those of us who grew up watching reruns on Saturday morning can remember them so well.
And the show was funny……..Black kids, white kids, boys, girls all having fun together. In the 1930’s.
