6.8
TV
Acting
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
- Born
- Died
- (aged 77)
- Birthplace
- Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Credits
- 16 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 16
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1969 | Black Woodstock Film | Self |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Regular Performer (26 ep) |
| 1966 | ABC Stage 67 TV | Self - Comedian (1 ep) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1949 | Burlesque in Harlem Film | Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (7 ep) |
| 1947 | Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats Film | |
| 1947 | Junction 88 Film | Piggy |
| 1947 | Swanee Showboat Film | |
| 1946 | House-Rent Party Film | |
| 1946 | Fight That Ghost Film | Pigmeat Markham |
| 1945 | Pigmeat Throws the Bull Film | |
| 1944 | That's My Baby! Film | Pigmeat |
| 1940 | Mr. Smith Goes Ghost Film | Mr. Smith |
| 1940 | One Big Mistake Film |
Crew credits 1
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Mr. Smith Goes Ghost Film | Director |