Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham still alive?
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham passed away on December 13, 1981 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham?
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham is best known for roles in That's My Baby!, Black Woodstock, Burlesque in Harlem.
How many movies has Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham been in?
Over a 41-year career (since 1940), Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham has appeared in 4 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham's first movie?
The career of Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham began with One Big Mistake (1940).
What is Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham's most recent movie or series?
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham's most recent release is Black Woodstock, which premiered on July 31, 1969.
What TV shows has Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham appeared in?
On television, Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham has appeared in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The Ed Sullivan Show, ABC Stage 67.
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
1904-04-18 · 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.