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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Actor
Born April 18, 1904Died December 13, 1981 (77 years)
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.
He is also known for his 1968 single "Here Comes the Judge", which is often considered to be the earliest hip hop record.
Filmography
| 2021 | Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) · as Self - Performer |
| 2019 | Billie · as Self - Entertainer |
| 2004 | The N Word · as Self - Comedian |
| 1993 | Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America · as Self - Comedian |
| 1966 | ABC Stage 67 (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1955 | Show Time at the Apollo (TV Series) · as Self - Comedian (1955) |
| 1949 | Burlesque in Harlem · as Self |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self |