Portrait of Fran Tarkenton

Fran Tarkenton

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.

Born: February 3, 1940

Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Filmography

1984
1st & Ten

as Play-by-play Announcer

1980
That's Incredible!

as Self - Host

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

1970
Monday Night Football

as Quarterback

1970
M*A*S*H

as Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)

1968
The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

1956