Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Acting

Born
1904-04-18
Place of birth
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Died
1981-12-13

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.

Filmography