Cleen Rock One wiki/bio shows divorce. His net worth?

Cleen Rock One is one of the most respected faces in the tattoo industry. The tattoo artist veteran shot to fame following his appearances in the reality show, Ink Master. The show collectively run by Dave Navarro, Chris NĂșñez, and Oliver Peck has given brought tattoo artists and fans closer than they ever were. With appearances in seasons 5,7 and 9, Cleen finally won the competition in its 11th season. Owner of the Golden Skull Tatto, Chrome Gypsy Tattoo, Nevada Tattoo Company, and Cleen Supply Co., Cleen is also a motor enthusiast. He often takes to Instagram to showcase his love for automobiles. Currently, Cleen has taken over the judge’s seat in a new series entitled Ink Master Grudge Match. 

Who is Cleen Rock One?

Born as James Steinke, Cleen Rock One is a tattoo artist, multiple tattoo shop owner, and a reality television actor known for Ink Master. Cleen has never won any awards or nominations as an actor but did win a monetary reward for his tattooing skill. He won $100,000 as the winning coach and mentor on the 11th season of Ink Master after previously settling for runner-up position to Jason Clay Dunn in the 5th season.

Ink Master Cleen Rock One

How Old is Cleen Rock One? Nationality/Ethnicity/Zodiac?

Cleen Rock One was born August 6, 1977, in Elgin, Illinois, U.S. Cleen is American by nationality and Caucasian by ethnicity. Born under the zodiac sign Leo, Cleen is 45 years old. People born with the Leo sign are said to have personality traits including being confident, comfortable being the center of attention, drama-adoring, ambitious, and loyal.

Early Life:

Son of Larry Steinke, James was raised in Elgin, Illinois. James didn’t have the best of life growing up. Little details are known about his upbringing, but from the numerous interviews, we can glean that he had to struggle from his childhood. His mother was against his tattooing career.

While his educational background remains a complete mystery, it is presumed that he graduated high school before getting into tattooing. Cleen was an avid fan of tattooing from a young age. When he first turned 16, he wanted to get a tattoo similar to the elephant chain which was on the left arm of Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea. Even though his mother was against the idea, Cleen managed to convince her. He never stopped from that moment on and went on to make a career for himself in the tattoo industry.

Professional Career:

Fresh out of his apprenticeship, Cleen began tattooing in a local shop. After learning the tricks of the trade, he decided to make it out on his own. He opened his very first tattoo shop in 1999 which was the Golden Skull Tattoo. Over the years, Cleen continued to hone his trade and expand his business at the same time. He currently owns three different tattoo shops namely Golden Skull Tattoo, Chrome Gypsy Tattoo, and Nevada Tattoo Co. Apart from his tattoo shops, Cleen is also the owner of Cleen Supply Company which provides tattooing materials at an affordable cost. 

While his educational background remains a complete mystery, it is presumed that he graduated high school before getting into tattooing. Cleen was an avid fan of tattooing from a young age. When he first turned 16, he wanted to get a tattoo similar to the elephant chain which was on the left arm of Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea. Even though his mother was against the idea, Cleen managed to convince her. He never stopped from that moment on and went on to make a career for himself in the tattoo industry.

Ink Masters:

Cleen made his first appearance in the reality series Ink Master in 2014. 18 artists participated in the 5th season of the show and Cleen lost out in the finals to Jason Clay Dunn. He came back in 2016, determined to win it all. But he once again lost the title of Ink Master to Anthony Michaels. Cleen returned after a few seasons as a mentor and finally won the title of Ink Master in the master face-off against Christian Buckingham. Cleen also participated in the Ink Masters: shop wars, in 2017 but couldn’t make it to the finals. Cleen made 53 episodes in appearance in Ink Master from 2014-2018. 

Personal Life:

Cleen Rock One was a married man for the longest time. While there are very few details about his ex-wife, he has shared pictures of her on Instagram. However, the pair split sometime during the early 2010s due to undisclosed reasons. During the time of marriage, the pair had two children. Cleen’s eldest son is Bubba Steinke who turned 22 years old in April 2023. Bubba is a tattoo enthusiast and had to wait until his 18th birthday to get his first one. On his 18th birthday, Cleen made a Simpson Tattoo on the lower left posterior side of his leg.

After the divorce, there is no available information on his ex-wife and we can not tell for sure if she married someone while Cleen has since moved on. He is currently dating fellow artist, Megan Jean Morris. The pair had amazing chemistry when they met on the set of Ink Masters. The pair began officially dating in 2019 and have been together ever since.

Net Worth:

As the owner of four different tattoo companies, Cleen has amassed a large net worth. His stints as a judge and a coach in ink master have certainly aided in his purpose. As of the current date, Cleen has amassed a net worth of USD 5 million and by the way, things are going for him, we can only assume that it will continue to grow in the future. 

Body Traits:

Cleen has natural blue eyes and brown hair. Embodying an average height, Cleen’s muscular body makes his build look big. Clean has covered most of his body with tattoos.

Wiki/Bio Facts:

NameJames Steinke
NicknameCleen Rock One
BirthdateAugust 6, 1977
Age45-year-old
BirthplaceElgin, Illinois, United States
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityCaucasian
ReligionChristian
Father’s nameLarry Steinke
Mother’s NameN/A
GenderMale
Gay (yes/no)No
SexualityStraight
EducationN/A
ProfessionTelevision Personality, Tattoo artist
Net Worth$5M (estimated)
Divorce (yes/no)Yes
Marital StatusUnmarried
Relationship StatusCommitted
GirlfriendMegan Jean Morris
Children2
Eldest SonBubba Steinke
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown
HeightAverage
Weight N/A
ZodiacLeo
Social Media Instagram, Facebook

Article originally published on September 16, 2020 @ 9:26 am universal time.

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