
Fran Tarkenton
- Date of Birth: 1940-02-03
- Place of Birth: Richmond, Virginia, USA
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 th... 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.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Talk • 1962 October

M*A*S*H
Comedy, Drama, War • 1970 February

Saturday Night Live
Comedy, News • 1975 October

The Dick Cavett Show
Talk • 1968 June

1st & Ten
Comedy • 1984 December

That's Incredible!
Reality, Documentary • 1980 March

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Comedy • 1980 November

The NFL on CBS
• 1956 September

Scramblin' Fran
Documentary • 2018 September

Monday Night Football
• 1970 September