Acting
Fran Tarkenton
- Born
- Feb 3, 1940 · Age 86
- Place of birth
- Richmond, Virginia, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 3
- TV credits
- 8
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.
