Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Birthday
1904/04/18
Day of death
1981/12/13 (77 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Also know as
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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.
Acting
(1944) That's My Baby!
as Pigmeat
(1947) Junction 88
as Piggy
(1946) Fight That Ghost
as Pigmeat Markham
(1947) Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
as ---
(1940) Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
as Mr. Smith
(1946) House-Rent Party
as ---
(1940) One Big Mistake
as ---
(1940) Swanee Showboat
as ---
(1945) Pigmeat Throws the Bull
as ---
(1969) Black Woodstock
as ---
(1949) Burlesque in Harlem
as Self
(1966) ABC Stage 67
as Self - Comedian
(1948) The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
(1962) The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
(1968) Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Regular Performer