Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Regular Performer

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

ABC Stage 67

as Self - Comedian

That's My Baby!

as Pigmeat

Junction 88

as Piggy

Burlesque in Harlem

as Self

Fight That Ghost

as Pigmeat Markham

Pigmeat's Laugh Hepcats

Mr. Smith Goes Ghost

as Mr. Smith