Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, 1904 – December 13, 1981) 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
David "Pigmeat" Markham.