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Pigmeat Markham
American entertainer (–)
Pigmeat Markham | |
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| Born | Dewey Markham ()April 18, Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, () (aged&#;77) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| Years&#;active | – |
| Spouse | Bernice Markham (m.&#;?–) |
Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, – December 13, )[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.
He is also known for his single "Here Comes the Judge", which is often considered to be the earliest hip hop record.[4][5]
Early life and career
Markham was born in Durham, North Carolina.[2] His family was the most prominent on their street, which came to be called (a