Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

1904-04-18 – 1981-12-13 (age 77) Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Biography

Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham was an African American entertainer. Though best known as a comedian, Markham was also a singer, dancer, and actor. His nickname came from a stage routine, in which he declared himself to be "Sweet Poppa Pigmeat". He was sometimes credited in films as Pigmeat "Alamo" Markham.

He is also known for his 1968 single "Here Comes the Judge", which is often considered to be the earliest hip hop record.

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Known For

Black Woodstock
Black Woodstock

1969

as Self

Fight That Ghost
Fight That Ghost

1946

as Pigmeat Markham

That's My Baby!
That's My Baby!

1944

as Pigmeat

House-Rent Party
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost

1940

as Mr. Smith

Burlesque in Harlem
One Big Mistake
Swanee Showboat
Junction 88
Junction 88

1947

as Piggy