Fran Tarkenton
- Acting
- February 3, 1940 · 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
Filmography
- Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
- Scramblin' Fran
- 1st & Ten · Play-by-play Announcer
- Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters · Self
- That's Incredible! · Self
- Saturday Night Live · Self
- Monday Night Football · Quarterback
- M*A*S*H · Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
- The Dick Cavett Show · Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · Self
- The NFL on CBS · Self