About

Known credits:
12
Birthday:
1904-04-18
Place of birth:
Durham, North Carolina, USA
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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Overview

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
1969 Black Woodstock Actor N/A
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1949 Burlesque in Harlem Actor Self 58
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1947 Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats Actor N/A
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1947 Junction 88 Actor Piggy 59
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1946 House-Rent Party Actor N/A
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1946 Fight That Ghost Actor Pigmeat Markham N/A
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1945 Pigmeat Throws the Bull Actor N/A
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1944 That's My Baby! Actor Pigmeat 58
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1940 Mr. Smith Goes Ghost Actor Mr. Smith N/A
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1940 One Big Mistake Actor N/A
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1940 Swanee Showboat Actor N/A
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Directing
1940 Mr. Smith Goes Ghost Directing Director N/A
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