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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

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Known For

77 Years Old

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

Durham, North Carolina, USA on 18th April 1904

Died

13th December 1981

All Credits

The Ed Sullivan Show Image
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Image
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In Image
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Regular Performer
ABC Stage 67 Image
ABC Stage 67
Self - Comedian
Burlesque in Harlem Image
Burlesque in Harlem
Self
That's My Baby! Image
That's My Baby!
Pigmeat
Black Woodstock Image
Black Woodstock
Junction 88 Image
Junction 88
Piggy
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost Image
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
Mr. Smith
One Big Mistake Image
One Big Mistake
Swanee Showboat Image
Swanee Showboat
Fight That Ghost Image
Fight That Ghost
Pigmeat Markham
Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats Image
Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
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Pigmeat Throws the Bull
House-Rent Party Image
House-Rent Party