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Personal Info

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

Acting

2018

1984

1st & Ten as Play-by-play Announcer

1980

1975

Saturday Night Live as Self - Host

1970

M*A*S*H as Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
Monday Night Football as Quarterback

1968

The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest

1962