
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.
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Known For
Acting History
1969
Black Woodstock
1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as Regular Performer
1966ABC Stage 67 as Self - Comedian
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as Self
1949Burlesque in Harlem as Self
1948The Ed Sullivan Show as Self
1947Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
1947Junction 88 as Piggy
1946House-Rent Party
1946Fight That Ghost as Pigmeat Markham
1945Pigmeat Throws the Bull
1944That's My Baby! as Pigmeat
1940Mr. Smith Goes Ghost as Mr. Smith
1940One Big Mistake
1940Swanee Showboat








