Person

Fran Tarkenton

Acting · Born 1940-02-03 · Richmond, Virginia, USA

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.

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  The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

  Self

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  Saturday Night Live

  Self - Host

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  The Dick Cavett Show

  Self - Guest

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  Monday Night Football

  Quarterback

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  1st & Ten

  Play-by-play Announcer

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  M*A*S*H

  Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)

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  Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

  Self

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  The NFL on CBS

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  That's Incredible!

  Self - Host

• Scramblin' Fran

  2018

• 2022Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
• 2018Scramblin' Fran
• 19841st & TenPlay-by-play Announcer
• 1980Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell SistersSelf
• 1980That's Incredible!Self - Host
• 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
• 1970Monday Night FootballQuarterback
• 1970M*A*S*HFootball Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
• 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
• 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
• 1956The NFL on CBSSelf