The lives of the celebrities are always under the media gaze. Every aspect of their life is under the public eye. Whether it is their marriage or their body art everything is scrutinized by the media. From the 1800's tattoos became popular among the Western celebrities. Small signets and family crests were popularly seen as tattoos. There are different actors tattoos from which you can choose to copy. Different actors sport a different kind of design, which is close to their heart.

Actor Tom Arnold has a portrait of his ex-wife Roseanne on the left side of his chest and a picture of a star on the right side. On the other hand, Actor David Arquette has a dragon tattoo on his right calf. You will also see his mother's name on his back.  Sean Astin who was part of the popular film series Lord of The Rings got the same tattoo as other actors of his film. They got a unique design, which means "The Nine" that represents the nine people of the fellowship of the ring on the right side of his ankle.

Other actor tattoos that you will come across are the ones sported by actor Vin Diesel in his movie xXx (Triple X). He has a mix of tattoos of modern styles that befit his nature. Then again, there is Wesley Snipes in the movie ‘Blade' sporting tribal black work on his back, chest and arms. However, in real life the popular actor that sports numerous tattoo designs is Johnny Depp. His tattoos establish his rebellious nature. He started getting his tattoo from the age of 17.

Depp continues to get actor tattoos and now when he is in his 40's his arms are full of different images. He has an image of a Cherokee Indian chief and an image reading "Wino Forever" which actually was Winona. This was inked when he was in a romantic relationship with the famous actress Winona Ryder. But, later this tattoo was edited and changed.

You will rarely find actors enjoying success in mainstream cinema even though he pursue expressing visual individuality as it often clashes with transformation into different roles for the movies. Other actor tattoos includes his mother's name on his left upper arm that comes with tribal flourishing. You will also come across his daughter's name ‘Lily-Rose' among his various tattoos.

Another actor that sports a number of tattoos is Dwayne Johnson popularly known as "The Rock". The bull head tattoo is corresponding to his birth sign Taurus. It has a simple design and the color of the eyes is red. On his left arm you will find traditional Samoan style tattoo. It incorporates tribal symbols and patterns. There are many other actors who are seen sporting tribal tattoos with much ease. If you want to emulate your favorite actor then get a tattoo, which is sported by him.