Fran Tarkenton
Born: 1940-02-03 in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2018
1984
- 1st & Ten as Play-by-play Announcer
1980
- Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters as Self
- That's Incredible! as Self - Host
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
1970
- M*A*S*H as Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
- Monday Night Football as Quarterback
1968
- The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
1962
1956
- The NFL on CBS as Self