Fran Tarkenton
Acting Born Feb 3, 1940 Richmond, Virginia, USA 11 credits
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.
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Full filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- 1st & Ten (1984) as Play-by-play Announcer
- Monday Night Football (1970) as Quarterback
- M*A*S*H (1970) as Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
- Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) as Self
- The NFL on CBS (1956) as Self
- That's Incredible! (1980) as Self - Host
- Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye (2022)
- Scramblin' Fran (2018)