Fran Tarkenton
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 3, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Age
- 86
- Active Years
- 1970–2022 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
Fran Tarkenton works in acting. Born February 3, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Archytele tracks 11 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- 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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fran Tarkenton best known for?
Fran Tarkenton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), March of the Penguins (2005), The Stepford Wives (2004), The Secret of My Success (1987).
When and where was Fran Tarkenton born?
Fran Tarkenton was born on February 3, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
How many credits does Fran Tarkenton have?
Fran Tarkenton has 11 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1970 and 2022.
What is Fran Tarkenton's background in cinema and television?
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...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 22
- The NFL on CBS (1956) as Self — aged about 16
- M*A*S*H (1970) as Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited) — aged about 30
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host — aged about 35
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 28
- 1st & Ten (1984) as Play-by-play Announcer — aged about 44
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