Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

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: Acting

Born: Durham, North Carolina, USA, 1904-04-18

Died: 1981-12-13

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1940	One Big Mistake		0
2	1940	Swanee Showboat		0
3	1940	Mr. Smith Goes Ghost	Mr. Smith	0
4	1944	That's My Baby!	Pigmeat	50
5	1945	Pigmeat Throws the Bull		0
6	1946	Fight That Ghost	Pigmeat Markham	0
7	1946	House-Rent Party		0
8	1947	Junction 88	Piggy	50
9	1947	Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats		0
10	1949	Burlesque in Harlem	Self	10
11	1969	Black Woodstock		80

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1948	The Ed Sullivan Show	Self	68
2	1962	The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson	Self	75
3	1966	ABC Stage 67	Self - Comedian	62
4	1968	Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In	Regular Performer	65

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Film

Television