Apr 18, 1904 - 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.
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| Movie | 1944 | That's My Baby! | Pigmeat | |
| Movie | 1947 | Junction 88 | Piggy | |
| Movie | 1946 | Fight That Ghost | Pigmeat Markham | |
| Movie | 1947 | Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats | ||
| Movie | 1946 | House-Rent Party | ||
| Movie | 1940 | Mr. Smith Goes Ghost | Mr. Smith | |
| Movie | 1940 | One Big Mistake | ||
| Movie | 1940 | Swanee Showboat | ||
| Movie | 1945 | Pigmeat Throws the Bull | ||
| Movie | 1969 | Black Woodstock | ||
| Movie | 1949 | Burlesque in Harlem | Self | |
| TV Show | 1966 | ABC Stage 67 | Self - Comedian | 1 |
| TV Show | 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | 7 |
| TV Show | 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Regular Performer | 26 |
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| Movie | 1940 | Mr. Smith Goes Ghost | Director | Directing |
