Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 18, 1904
Place of Birth:
Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Black Woodstock | |
| 1949 | Burlesque in Harlem | Self |
| 1947 | Junction 88 | Piggy |
| 1947 | Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats | |
| 1946 | Fight That Ghost | Pigmeat Markham |
| 1946 | House-Rent Party | |
| 1945 | Pigmeat Throws the Bull | |
| 1944 | That's My Baby! | Pigmeat |
| 1940 | Mr. Smith Goes Ghost | Mr. Smith |
| 1940 | One Big Mistake | |
| 1940 | Swanee Showboat |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Regular Performer |
| 1966 | ABC Stage 67 | Self - Comedian |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |