
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
- Date of Birth: 1904-04-18
- Date of Death: 1981-12-13
- Place of Birth: Durham, North Carolina, USA
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... 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.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk • 1962 October

The Ed Sullivan Show
Comedy, Talk • 1948 June

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Comedy • 1968 January

ABC Stage 67
Drama, Documentary • 1966 September

That's My Baby!
Comedy, Drama, Music • 1944 September

Junction 88
Music • 1947 January

Burlesque in Harlem
Comedy • 1949 January

House-Rent Party
Comedy, Music • 1946 January

Swanee Showboat
Comedy, Music • 1940 January

Black Woodstock
Music, Documentary • 1969 July