Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Actor
BirthdayApr 18, 1904 (77 years old)
DeathdayDec 13, 1981
Place of birthDurham, North Carolina, USA
GenderMale

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.

Known for

Regular Performer

Sep 9, 1967

Self

Jun 20, 1948

Pigmeat

Sep 14, 1944

Self - Comedian

Sep 14, 1966

Piggy

Jan 1, 1947

Self

Jan 2, 1949

Pigmeat Markham

Jan 1, 1946

Jan 23, 1946

Mr. Smith

Aug 27, 1940

Jan 23, 1940

Jan 23, 1940

Jul 31, 1969

Regular Performer

Sep 9, 1967

Self

Jun 20, 1948

Pigmeat

Sep 14, 1944

Self - Comedian

Sep 14, 1966

Piggy

Jan 1, 1947

Acting


Participated in 11 movies, 4 TV series

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