DEWEY 'PIGMEAT' MARKHAM
Dewey 'Pigmeat' Markham
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: April 18, 1904
Deathday: December 13, 1981
Place of Birth: Durham, North Carolina, USA
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.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
1969·
Black WoodstockRegular Performer
1966·
ABC Stage 67Self - Comedian
1949·
Burlesque in HarlemSelf
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1947·
Junction 88Piggy
1946·
House-Rent Party1946·
Fight That GhostPigmeat Markham
1944·
That's My Baby!Pigmeat
1940·
Swanee Showboat1940·
One Big Mistake1940·
Mr. Smith Goes GhostMr. Smith
Production
1940·
Mr. Smith Goes GhostDirector