Fran Tarkenton
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 3, 1940 (age 86)
- Birthplace
- Richmond, Virginia, USA
Biography
Francis Asbury Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 18 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at the University of Georgia, where he was recognized as a twice first-team All-SEC, and was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1961 NFL Draft. After retiring from football, he became a media personality and computer software executive.
Known For
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Filmography
Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
Movie
Scramblin' Fran
Movie
1st & Ten
TV · as Play-by-play Announcer · 13 eps
That's Incredible!
TV · as Self - Host · 10 eps
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
TV · as Self · 1 ep
Saturday Night Live
TV · as Self - Host · 1 ep
M*A*S*H
Movie · as Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
Monday Night Football
TV · as Quarterback · 15 eps
The Dick Cavett Show
TV · as Self - Guest · 1 ep
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV · as Self · 1 ep
The NFL on CBS
TV · as Self · 1 ep