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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0548454
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
Date of Birth
1904-04-18
Place of Birth
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Date of Death
1981-12-13
