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.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 12
self 6
TV Shows 4
Self - Entertainer
Billie (2020)
Movie
Regular Performer
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
TV
5
Self - Comedian
ABC Stage 67 (1966)
TV
Self - Comedian
Burlesque in Harlem (1949)
Movie
Self - Comedian
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
6
Pigmeat Markham
Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats (1947)
Movie
Pigmeat
House-Rent Party (1946)
Movie
Pigmeat Markham
Fight That Ghost (1946)
Movie
Self - Comedian
Pigmeat Throws the Bull (1945)
Movie
Pigmeat
That's My Baby! (1944)
Movie
Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost (1940)
Movie
'Pigmeat'
Swanee Showboat (1940)
Movie
Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1904-04-18
Deathday1981-12-13 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceDurham, North Carolina, USA
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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