Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham1904
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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Acting·Apr 18, 1904·Durham, North Carolina, USA
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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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)2021 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Black Woodstock1969 · Self | Self |
 Burlesque in Harlem1949 · Self | Self |
 Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats1947 · Actor | Actor |
 Junction 881947 · Piggy | Piggy |
 Swanee Showboat1947 · Actor | Actor |
 House-Rent Party1946 · Actor | Actor |
 Fight That Ghost1946 · Pigmeat Markham | Pigmeat Markham |
| PPigmeat Throws the Bull1945 · Actor | Actor |
 That's My Baby!1944 · Pigmeat | Pigmeat |
 Mr. Smith Goes Ghost1940 · Mr. Smith, Director | Mr. Smith, Director |
 One Big Mistake1940 · Actor | Actor |