Sailor Jerry Rank
About Sailor Jerry
Sailor Jerry was one of the famous American tattooists during the 1930s. He was one of the earliest tattoo artists to deploy the single-use needles. He gained lots of admirers for his eye-catching sailor tattoos which earned him his professional name.
Legacy
After his death, Mike Malone and Ed Hardy, who were two of his closest friends, founded Sailor Jerry Ltd in 1999. The company was in-charge of Jerry’s commercial properties and featured his designs on a number of items including shot glasses, playing cards, and sneakers. They’re also known for their famous rum.
Private Life
His original name was Norman Keith Collins, and was married to Louise Collins.
More interesting facts about Sailor Jerry
He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 19 years.
He was trained by celebrated tattoo artist Tatts Thomas.
Aside from tattoos, he was also a sailor and became a skipper at some stage of his career.
Jerry was a good saxophonist.
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F.A.Q. about Sailor Jerry
When is his birthday?
Sailor Jerry's birthday is on January 14, 1911.
In how many days is his birthday?
Sailor Jerry's birthday is in 263 days
How old was Sailor Jerry when he died?
He was 62 years old.
When did he die?
He died in June 12, 1973.
How old would he be today?
Sailor Jerry would be 113 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Sailor Jerry from?
He was born in Reno, Nevada, U.S..