Oliver Peck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oliver Peck
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Peck at a Vans book release party in 2009
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| Born | July 29, 1971 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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| Known for | Ink Master judge |
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Oliver Peck (born July 29, 1971) is an American tattoo artist and a well-known TV personality. He also owned a restaurant. Many people know him as a judge on the TV show Ink Master. On the show, tattoo artists compete to see who is the best.
Oliver Peck is famous for his traditional American style tattoos. He is a co-owner of Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas. He also owns True Tattoo in Hollywood, California.
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Oliver Peck's Career in Tattoos and TV
Oliver Peck started tattooing himself and his friends when he was 17 years old. By the time he was 19, in 1991, he began tattooing professionally.
In January 2012, the first season of Ink Master started. Oliver Peck was one of the judges, along with Dave Navarro and Chris Nunez. He continued to be a judge for many seasons, up until season 13 in 2020. During season 13, some old photos of Peck from many years ago became public. These photos caused a lot of discussion. Peck announced on social media that he would be leaving the show. He said the photos could distract from the show and its talented artists.
Peck is known for starting a special tradition: offering $13 tattoos on Friday the 13th. In 1995, he held a 24-hour tattooing party to celebrate the day. This idea became very popular. While he wasn't the very first to do $13 tattoos on Friday the 13th, he helped make it a widespread event. His shop, Elm Street Tattoo, often expects about 1,200 customers for this event each year.
In June 2008, Oliver Peck set a world record. He tattooed the number 13 on 415 different people in 24 hours at his Elm Street Tattoo shop in Dallas. This broke the previous record, which was held by his former wife, tattoo artist Kat Von D. His achievement was even listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.
In 2018, Peck introduced "tattoo roulette" at Elm Street Tattoo. This is where a customer picks a random tattoo design from a gumball machine. It's a fun and surprising way to get a new tattoo!
Tiki Loco Restaurant
In October 2018, Oliver Peck opened a restaurant called Tiki Loco. It was a mix of a coffee shop and a vegan restaurant in Deep Ellum, Dallas, Texas. The restaurant was on Elm Street.
Tiki Loco offered a blend of Hawaiian and Mexican food. They served coffee, fresh juices, shaved ice, smoothies, and vegan tacos. The restaurant made its own special marinades and spice mixes. Many people enjoyed the food there. The restaurant also gave leftover produce to hospitals. Tiki Loco closed in early 2023. It closed because the costs to run the business became too high, and fewer people were visiting the area.
Oliver Peck's Personal Life
Oliver Peck lives in Dallas, Texas. He was married to fellow tattoo artist Kat Von D from 2003 to 2007.
He enjoys riding and collecting Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
See also
In Spanish: Oliver Peck para niños
