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Pigmeat Markham

Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, 1904 – December 13, 1981)[1] was an African American entertainer.[2] Though best known as a comedian, Markham was also a singer, dancer, and actor.[3] 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.

Pigmeat Markham

Dewey Markham

(1904-04-18)April 18, 1904
Durham, North Carolina, U.S.

December 13, 1981(1981-12-13) (aged 77)

The Bronx, New York, U.S.
  • Comedian
  • actor
  • singer
  • dancer

1917–1981

Bernice Markham (m. ?–1981)

He is also known for his 1968 single "Here Comes the Judge", which is often considered to be the earliest hip hop record.[4][5]

At the Party (1961)

The Trial (1961)

Anything Goes with Pigmeat (1962)

Open the Door Richard (1963)

The World's Greatest Clown (1963)

The Best of Moms and Pigmeat Volume One (1964) (with )

Moms Mabley

Mr. Funny Man (1965)

This'll Kill Ya! (1965)

One More Time... (1966) (with Moms Mabley)

If You Can't Be Good, Be Careful! (1966)

Mr. Vaudeville (1967)

Save Your Soul, Baby! (1967)

Here Come the Judge (1968)

Tune Me In (1968)

The Hustlers (1968)

Backstage (1968)

Pigmeat's Bag (1968)

Would the Real Pigmeat Markham Please Sit Down (1973)

The Crap-Shootin' Rev

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