Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Actor

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Born April 18, 1904 in Durham, North Carolina, USADied December 13, 19819 films

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.

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He is also known for his 1968 single "Here Comes the Judge", which is often considered to be the earliest hip hop record.

Filmography

9 films as actor
  1. 1947Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
  2. 1947Junction 88Piggy
  3. 1947Swanee Showboat
  4. 1946House-Rent Party
  5. 1946Fight That GhostPigmeat Markham
  6. 1945Pigmeat Throws the Bull
  7. 1944That's My Baby!Pigmeat
  8. 1940Mr. Smith Goes GhostMr. Smith
  9. 1940One Big Mistake