Should Actors Get Tattoos? 

By Webmaster

  • Should Actors Get Tattoos?

    5 things to consider before getting inked up

    (By Javier Guerra)

    (Photo: Monica Silvestre | Pexels)

    Before you get inked up, consider the fact that your decision could have a lasting impact on your acting career. That impact can be either negative or positive, however, depending on how you’d like your career to play out. Depending on the placement of your tats, it may have little-to-no impact at all.

    Can you have a successful acting career, despite having visible tattoos? Yep! Lots of famous actors have tattoos. But there are some things you should consider before you get tatted up.

    #1: Where are you in your career?

    First, where are you, currently, in your acting career? Are you a working actor with a paying gig? Are you an actor with a “name” and many noteworthy credits. If so, then getting a tattoo may have no effect on your acting career. You’re already a bankable talent. You have the power to force others to work around your tattoos.

    However, if you’re an up-and-coming actor or actress, you may not have that kind of leverage.

    #2: Are you a uniquely talented actor?

    (Photo: Anna Shvets | Pexels)

    If you’re an exceptional actor with a unique skill set, a tattoo may have little effect on your career. Tattoos, of course, can be covered up with makeup, wardrobe, camera angles, etc.

    If you’re exceptional, casting directors will bend over backwards to get you cast. If, however, you’re not that exceptional, your tattoo might factor into whether you get certain roles.

    #3: Can your tattoo be covered up?

    One way you can avoid potential conflicts resulting from getting a tattoo is simply by getting one you can easily cover up. The tattoo you place on your upper shoulder, for example, is much easier to conceal than one on your neck, hand or face.

    #4: What is your type?

    Tattoos are associated with certain stereotypes. Before getting a tattoo, consider the types of roles you want to play.


    Tattoos are associated with certain stereotypes. Before getting a tattoo, consider the types of roles you want to play.


    If you’re going for roles like “bad boy”, “mafia-type” or “drug addict”, it might benefit you to have a tattoo. If, on the other hand, you’re going for “girl next door”, “nerdy” or “18 to play younger” roles, a big tattoo might present some problems. It may alter people’s perception of you.

    #5: Have you spoken to your rep?

    (Photo: Abhishek Saini | Pexels)

    Before getting a tattoo, ask your current rep what they think about it. They might be able to shed some light on the roles they think you can play and whether or not a tattoo can be an obstacle or an opportunity in your acting career.

    At the end of the day, your acting ability is what matters most. But tattoos can make a difference in how you’re perceived and what you’re allowed to do.


    You Might Also Like:
    How Do Actors Cry on Cue?


     

    Recommended Posts

  • Ad

  • Can I Use Props in Self-Tape Auditions?

    Question: Can I Use Props in Self-Tape Auditions? (By Carmichael Phillips) Question: Can I use props in a self-tape? Answer: The short answer is yes, but with a few important considerations. While props…

    What are 5 Acting Techniques Every Actor Should Know?

    What are 5 Acting Techniques Every Actor Should Know? These five techniques can enhance your skills and versatility (By Tia McMullen) (Photo: Cottonbro Studio | Pexels) Acting is both an art and a…

    What Are the Best Qualities of an Actor?

    What Are the Best Qualities of an Actor? The best qualities of an actor go far beyond talent alone (By Carmichael Phillips) Great acting is more than just memorizing lines or hitting marks…

    Why Are Acting Headshots So Expensive?

    Question: Why Are Acting Headshots So Expensive? (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Karolina Kaboompics | Pexels) Many actors are surprised to find that professional headshots can be quite expensive, often costing hundreds or even…

    Can I Realistically Become an Actor?

    Can I Realistically Become an Actor? Why success in acting doesn’t always correlate with talent alone (By Ray Reese) (Photo: Chris Ainsworth | Unsplash) If you’re wondering whether becoming an actor is a…

  • Ad

  • Why Do People Stop Acting?

    Question: Why Do People Stop Acting? (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Yan Krukau | Pexels) Many people step away from acting—sometimes after years of dedication. The reasons behind this decision are varied and deeply…

    What Do Actors Do in Love Scenes?

    What Do Actors Do in Love Scenes? Behind the camera, love scenes require careful planning (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Gabriel Bastelli | Pexels) Love scenes are among the most intimate and emotionally charged…

    What is the Point of Acting?

    What is the Point of Acting? How acting provides escapism (By Javier Guerra) (Photo: Ron Lach | Pexels) At its core, acting serves as a means of storytelling. Whether on stage, in film,…

  • Ad

  • Why Do Actors Fall in Love on Set?

    Question: Why Do Actors Fall in Love on Set? (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Shvets Anna | Pexels) Question: Why Do Actors Fall in Love on Set? Answer: There are several reasons why actors…

    How Long Does It Take to Learn Meisner?

    How Long Does It Take to Learn Meisner? Why learning the Meisner Technique is a long-term commitment (By Tonya Tannenbaum) (Photo: Fauxels | Pexels) The Meisner Technique is a highly regarded method of…

    What Does It Mean to Go Fi-Core as an Actor?

    What Does It Mean to Go Fi-Core as an Actor? This decision comes with specific implications that every actor should understand (By Jim Webb) (Photo: Andrea Piacquadio | Pexels) The decision to join…

    How Long Does the Casting Process Take?

    Question: How Long Does the Casting Process Take? (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Koolshooters | Pexels) Question: How Long Does the Casting Process Take? Answer: The duration of the casting process depends on several…

    How Long Should an Audition Take?

    Question: How Long Should an Audition Take? (By Jim Webb) (Photo: Cottonbro | Pexels) How long should an audition take? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, the length of an audition depends on…

  • Ad

  • Why Do Actors Say, “And, Scene!?”

    Question: Why Do Actors Say, “And, Scene!?” (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Ben Collins | Pexels) The phrase “And, scene!” is a common expression used by actors, directors, and performers across various forms of…

    How Much Do Actors Get Paid for Kissing Scenes?

    Question: How Much Do Actors Get Paid for Kissing Scenes? (By Ray Reese) (Photo: Leeloo the First | Pexels) How much do actors actually get paid for kissing scenes? A common misconception is…

    Why Do Actors Say “Thank You, Places”?

    Question: Why Do Actors Say “Thank You, Places”? (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Cottonbro Studio | Pexels) In the theater world, certain traditions and phrases have become deeply ingrained in the culture of performance….

  • Ad

  • How Long Does It Take to Make a Self-Tape?

    Question: How Long Does It Take to Make a Self-Tape? (By Carmichael Phillips) How long does it take to make a self-tape? The answer depends on several factors, including the complexity of the…

    How Hard Is It to Get an Acting Agent?

    Question: How Hard Is It to Get an Acting Agent? (By Jim Webb) (Photo: Andrea Piacquadio | Pexels) Securing an acting agent is a crucial step in an actor’s career. A good agent…

    What Are the Fake Cigarettes That Actors Use?

    Question: What Are the Fake Cigarettes That Actors Use? (By Carmichael Phillips) (Photo: Diana | Pexels) Smoking has often been used to enhance a character’s persona, set a mood, or ground a story…

    What Do Actors Wear During Love Scenes?

    What Do Actors Wear During Love Scenes? A variety of wardrobe and strategic techniques are employed (By Tonya Tannenbaum) Love scenes require a balance between authenticity and professionalism. To ensure the comfort and…

    How Do Actors Kiss Without Kissing?

    How Do Actors Kiss Without Kissing? Here’s how actors achieve this illusion (By Ray Reese) (Photo: Andrea Piacquadio | Pexels) Kissing scenes are often essential to plotlines and character development, but they can…

  • Ad