
📍Born in Durham, North Carolina, USA
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.

That's My Baby!
as Pigmeat

Junction 88
as Piggy

Fight That Ghost
as Pigmeat Markham

Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats

Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
as Mr. Smith

House-Rent Party

One Big Mistake

Swanee Showboat
Pigmeat Throws the Bull

Black Woodstock
as Self

Burlesque in Harlem
as Self

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
as Self (archive footage)
Born
April 18, 1904
Place of Birth
Durham, North Carolina, USA
Department
Acting
Popularity
0.3
16
Acting Roles
1
Crew Roles
12
Movies
4
TV Shows