
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

TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962

TV
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975

TV
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968

TV
1st & Ten
Play-by-play Announcer
1984

TV
Monday Night Football
Quarterback
1970

Film
M*A*S*H
Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
1970

TV
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
Self
1980

TV
The NFL on CBS
Self
1956

TV
That's Incredible!
Self - Host
1980

Film
Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
2022
Film
Scramblin' Fran
2018
Filmography
2022FilmMighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye2018FilmScramblin' Fran1984TV1st & Tenas Play-by-play Announcer1980TVBarbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sistersas Self1980TVThat's Incredible!as Self - Host1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host1970TVMonday Night Footballas Quarterback1970FilmM*A*S*Has Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1956TVThe NFL on CBSas Self