Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Junction 88
1947
Filmography
Acting (12)
2021
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)as Self (archive footage)
7.6
1969
Black Woodstockas Self
8.0
1949
Burlesque in Harlemas Self
4.0
1947
Junction 88as Piggy
7.0
1947
7.0
1946
8.0
1946
Fight That Ghostas Pigmeat Markham
8.0
1944
That's My Baby!as Pigmeat
5.6
1940
Mr. Smith Goes Ghostas Mr. Smith
7.0
1940
8.0
Production & Directing (1)
1940
Mr. Smith Goes GhostDirector
7.0