Actor
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
April 18, 1904 · Durham, North Carolina, USA
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.
Often works with
Lillian Randolph
3 titles together
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost, One Big Mistake, Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
Millie Monroe
3 titles together
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost, One Big Mistake, Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
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Johnny Taylor
3 titles together
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost, One Big Mistake, Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
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Monte Hawley
3 titles together
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost, One Big Mistake, Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
Laurence Criner
2 titles together
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost, Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
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John 'Rastus' Murray
2 titles together
House-Rent Party, Fight That Ghost
