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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
February 3, 1940
Place of Birth
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Fran Tarkenton
0.2 Popularity
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
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Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
2022
🎬
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Scramblin' Fran
2018
5.9
Play-by-play Announcer
1st & Ten
1984
5.0
Self
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
1980
5.0
Self - Host
That's Incredible!
1980
7.0
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
1975
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Quarterback
Monday Night Football
1970
7.0
Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
M*A*S*H
1970
6.8
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
7.5
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Credits
Mighty: The Life and Legacy of Pat Dye
2022
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🎬
Scramblin' Fran
2018
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1st & Ten
as Play-by-play Announcer
1984
5.9
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters
as Self
1980
5.0
That's Incredible!
as Self - Host
1980
5.0
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975
7.0
Monday Night Football
as Quarterback
1970
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M*A*S*H
as Football Player - 325th Evac. (uncredited)
1970
7.0
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
6.8
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
7.5
The NFL on CBS
as Self
1956
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