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Also known as Dewey Markham, Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham

Comedian, actor, singer, dancer (1904-1981)

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  • Here come the judge!

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1904-04-18
Active to
1981-12-13
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Total plays
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Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, 1904 – December 13, 1981) was an 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 David "Pigmeat" Markham. He was born in the community of Hayti, Durham, North Carolina. His family was the most prominent on their street, which came to be called (and later officially named) Ma

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