Fran Tarkenton

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

11

Gender

Male

Birthday

1940-02-03 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

Richmond, Virginia, USA

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

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  • Saturday Night Live

    Saturday Night Live

  • The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

  • 1st & Ten

    1st & Ten

  • Monday Night Football

    Monday Night Football

  • Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

    Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye

  • M*A*S*H

    M*A*S*H

  • Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

    Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

  • That's Incredible!

    That's Incredible!

  • The NFL on CBS

    The NFL on CBS

  • Scramblin' Fran

    Scramblin' Fran