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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Black Woodstock
Character:
MOVIE • 1969
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character: Regular Performer
TV • 1968
ABC Stage 67
Character: Self - Comedian
TV • 1966
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
TV • 1962
Burlesque in Harlem
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1949
The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self
TV • 1948
Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
Character:
MOVIE • 1947
Junction 88
Character: Piggy
MOVIE • 1947
House-Rent Party
Character:
MOVIE • 1946
Fight That Ghost
Character: Pigmeat Markham
MOVIE • 1946
Pigmeat Throws the Bull
Character:
MOVIE • 1945
That's My Baby!
Character: Pigmeat
MOVIE • 1944
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
Character: Mr. Smith
MOVIE • 1940
One Big Mistake
Character:
MOVIE • 1940
Swanee Showboat
Character:
MOVIE • 1940
Crew