Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 03, 1940
Place of Birth
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Credits
11 titles
Fran Tarkenton
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 - Host
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Monday Night Football
Quarterback
M*A*S*H
Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The NFL on CBS
Self