Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

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.

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CREDITS
PHOTOS

TV Series

ABC Stage 67

ABC Stage 67

6.2
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

6.8
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.465
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

6.5

Movies

That's My Baby!

That's My Baby!

5
Junction 88

Junction 88

5
Fight That Ghost

Fight That Ghost

0
House-Rent Party

House-Rent Party

0
Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats

Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats

0
Mr. Smith Goes Ghost

Mr. Smith Goes Ghost

0
One Big Mistake

One Big Mistake

0
Swanee Showboat

Swanee Showboat

0
Pigmeat Throws the Bull

Pigmeat Throws the Bull

0
Black Woodstock

Black Woodstock

0
Burlesque in Harlem

Burlesque in Harlem

1