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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Acting
April 18, 1904-December 13, 1981

Birth Place

Durham, North Carolina, USA

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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That's My Baby!

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Junction 88

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Fight That Ghost

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Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats

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House-Rent Party

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Mr. Smith Goes Ghost

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