Mark Mahoney (born 1957) is an American tattoo artist. He is considered as the founding father of black and grey art with a single needle.[1][2]

Mark Mahoney
Born1957 (age 66–67)
OccupationTattoo artist
SpouseNicole Mahoney

Biography

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Mark Mahoney grew up in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] After a brief stint at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, he became a tattoo artist.[3]

He owns and is the principal artist at the Shamrock Social Club on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.[1][2]

He has tattooed the celebrity clients Kelly Osbourne,[4] Lady Gaga,[5] David Beckham,[6] and Brooklyn Beckham.[7]

Filmography

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Feature films

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Television

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Entourage, season 4 episode 5 “The Dream Team”

Music videos

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References

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  1. ^ a b Baum, Gary (May 22, 2017). "Meet the High Priest of Hollywood Tattoo Artists". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Jarasa, John (May 1, 2009). "OG Poise - Mark Mahoney". Lowrider. Motor Trend. Archived from the original on October 17, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  3. ^ a b DeMello, Margo (2014). Inked: Tattoos and Body Art Around the World. ABC-Clio. pp. 97–98. ISBN 978-1-61069-075-1.
  4. ^ "Kelly Osbourne Honors Joan Rivers". Inked. October 28, 2014. Archived from the original on January 21, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  5. ^ "Gaga Gets David Bowie Tattoo Before Grammys Tribute". Inked. February 15, 2016. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  6. ^ "David Beckham Gets a Horse Neck Tattoo". Inked. August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on January 17, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "Brooklyn Beckham Off to a Good Start with Two Fresh Tattoos". Inked. April 19, 2017. Archived from the original on March 1, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2023.

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