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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

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.

Born

Apr 18, 1904

Durham, North Carolina, USA

Died

Dec 13, 1981

Known For

Acting

Movies

12 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.1

Known For

Black Woodstock
Black Woodstock
1969 as Self
★ 8.0
House-Rent Party
★ 8.0
Fight That Ghost
Fight That Ghost
1946 as Pigmeat Markham
★ 8.0
That's My Baby!
That's My Baby!
1944 as Pigmeat
★ 5.6
Junction 88
Junction 88
1947 as Piggy
★ 7.0
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
1940 as Mr. Smith
★ 7.0
One Big Mistake
★ 8.0
Burlesque in Harlem
Burlesque in Harlem
1949 as Self
★ 4.0
Swanee Showboat
★ 7.0