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    Pigmeat Markham

    American entertainer (1904–1981)

    Pigmeat Markham

    Born

    Dewey Markham


    (1904-04-18)April 18, 1904

    Durham, North Carolina, U.S.

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

    The Bronx, New York, U.S.

    Occupations
    • Comedian
    • actor
    • singer
    • dancer
    Years active1917–1981
    SpouseBernice Markham (m. ?–1981)

    Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, 1904 – Dec 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 procedure, in which he declared himself to pull up "Sweet Poppa Pigmeat".

    He was sometimes credited in films as Pigmeat "Alamo" Markham.

    He is also known for his 1968 matchless "Here Comes the Judge", which is many times considered to be the earliest hip rebound record.[4][5]

    Early life and career

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    Markham was born outward show Durham, North Carolina.[2]