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Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Acting

Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1904-04-18,Durham, North Carolina, USA
Gender
Male
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

That's My Baby!

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That's My Baby!
1944-09-14

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Junction 88
1947-01-01

Fight That Ghost

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Fight That Ghost
1946-01-01

House-Rent Party

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House-Rent Party
1946-01-23

Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats

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Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats
1947-01-23

Mr. Smith Goes Ghost

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Mr. Smith Goes Ghost
1940-08-27

One Big Mistake

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One Big Mistake
1940-01-23

Swanee Showboat

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Swanee Showboat
1940-01-23

Pigmeat Throws the Bull

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Pigmeat Throws the Bull
1945-12-24

Black Woodstock

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Black Woodstock
1969-07-31

Burlesque in Harlem

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Burlesque in Harlem
1949-01-02

6.2

ABC Stage 67
1966-09-14

The Ed Sullivan Show

6.795

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948-06-20

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.435

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962-10-01

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

6.5

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968-01-22