Acting

Jannie Hoskins

Born March 19, 1923 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died January 11, 1996 · aged 72

No biography available.

Known For

Monkey BusinessMonkey Business · 1926
Monkey Business
7.21926
MovieComedy
An abused chimpanzee escapes from a zoo. On the run, he meets Farina, running away from home and his battling parents. The two become friends and inspire the rest of the gang to put on a show to make money from neighborhood kids. But the chimp has his own idea and runs off creating havoc all over town until chased down by the local cops.
The Fourth AlarmThe Fourth Alarm · 1926
The Fourth Alarm
6.41926
MovieComedy
The rascals once again, now as a plumbers.
Thundering FleasThundering Fleas · 1926
Thundering Fleas
6.01926
MovieComedy
The kids from Our Gang have to attend a wedding, and they bring along their flea collection--which gets loose.
The Smile WinsThe Smile Wins · 1928
The Smile Wins
6.81928
MovieComedy
Farina's mother is very ill and the mortgage is due. He tries to take over her laundry business, but the kids just wreck the clothes. Joe takes pity and devises a scheme to make money: the gang builds their own oil well.
Lazy DaysLazy Days · 1929
Lazy Days
5.11929
MovieComedyFamily
While the other kids and animals find things to do on the farm, Farina becomes single-minded in his quest to do nothing at all.
Playin' HookeyPlayin' Hookey · 1928
Playin' Hookey
7.01928
MovieComedy
Wheezer gets excited watching his dog Pansy attack and rip apart the chickens and furniture in the back yard. His mother is upset, and his father takes his rifle to shoot the dog. Meanwhile, Joe Cobb has taught Pansy to play dead, and after the deed is done, he hides the dog at Farina's house.
Bring Home the TurkeyBring Home the Turkey · 1927
Bring Home the Turkey
7.01927
MovieComedy
Habitually mistreated at the deceptively named Happyland Home Orphanage, the Our Gang kids find a loyal and kindhearted friend in the form of a black grownup named Uncle Tom. Alas, Tom's own children -- including real-life siblings Allen "Farina" Hoskins and Jannie "Mango" Hoskins -- are carted off to Happyland by the cold-hearted county officials. Farina, Mango, and the other kids escape the cruel orphanage in the dead of night, while Uncle Tom, preparing for their return, "borrows" food, clothes, and furnishings from various merchants.
Good CheerGood Cheer · 1926
Good Cheer
6.41926
MovieComedyFamily
On Christmas Eve, the Gang copes with hardships, helps capture a gang of thieves, and learns that Santa Claus really exists for those who wish fervently enough.

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