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Talia Shire

Acting 79 years old Lake Success, New York, USA ★ 3.2
Born: April 25, 1946

Biography

Talia Rose Shire (née Coppola; born April 25, 1946) is an American actress. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Adrian Pennino, the wife of Rocky Balboa, in the iconic "Rocky" film series. Shire's portrayal of the timid but resilient Adrian earned her acclaim and a place in cinematic history. Beyond "Rocky," she also starred as Connie Corleone in "The Godfather" films, further establishing her as a versatile and talented actress. With a career spanning several decades, Shire's contributions to film have solidified her as a respected figure in Hollywood.

Filmography

Acting Credits (89)

Megadoc
Megadoc Self 2025
Nonnas
Nonnas Teresa 2025
Megalopolis
Megalopolis Constance Crassus Catilina 2024
Sly
Sly Self 2023
Chantilly Bridge
Chantilly Bridge Maggie 2023
Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary Teresa 2021
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Stallone: Frank, That Is Self 2021
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic Self (archive footage) 2020
Working Man
Working Man Iola Parkes 2019
Con Man
Con Man Carol Minkow 2018
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs Self 2017
The Family Whistle
The Family Whistle Self 2016
Dreamland
Dreamland Victoria 2016
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi 2016
Grace and Frankie
Grace and Frankie Teddie 2015
Palo Alto
Palo Alto Mrs. Ganem 2014
Pizza with Bullets
Pizza with Bullets Mary Perspirino 2012
The Godfather Legacy
The Godfather Legacy Self 2012
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance Self 2011
The Return of Joe Rich
The Return of Joe Rich Gloria Neiderman 2011
The Deported
The Deported Dina 2010
Neighbors from Hell
Neighbors from Hell 2010
My Father's Will
My Father's Will Mrs. Mancini 2009
Dim Sum Funeral
Dim Sum Funeral Viola Gruber 2008
Looking for Palladin
Looking for Palladin Rosario 2008
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's Peg 2007
Homo Erectus
Homo Erectus Ishbo's Mother 2007
Blue Smoke
Blue Smoke Bianca Hale 2007
Rocky Balboa
Rocky Balboa Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited) 2006
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates Self 2006
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood Self 2006
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films Self 2006
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light Self 2006
Bio.
Bio. Self 2005
I ♥ Huckabees
I ♥ Huckabees Mrs. Silver 2004
Family Tree
Family Tree Patricia 2003
Kiss The Bride
Kiss The Bride Irene Sposato 2002
The Visit
The Visit Parole Board Member Marilyn 2001
The Whole Shebang
The Whole Shebang Contessa Bazinni 2001
Palmer's Pick-Up
Palmer's Pick-Up Mr. Price 1999
The Landlady
The Landlady Melanie Leroy 1998
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
Divorce: A Contemporary Western 1998
Avocado Seed
Avocado Seed Ida Stern 1998
Lured Innocence
Lured Innocence Martha Chambers 1997
River Made to Drown In
River Made to Drown In Jaime's Mother 1997
She's So Lovely
She's So Lovely Restaurant Owner (uncredited) 1997
Born Into Exile
Born Into Exile Donna Nolan 1997
Deadfall
Deadfall Sam 1993
Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace Maggie 1993
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 Connie Corleone-Rizzi 1992
Cold Heaven
Cold Heaven Sister Martha 1992
For Richer, for Poorer
For Richer, for Poorer Millie Katourian 1992
Mark Twain and Me
Mark Twain and Me Jean Clemens 1991
Bed & Breakfast
Bed & Breakfast Claire 1991
The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III Connie Corleone Rizzi 1990
Rocky V
Rocky V Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa 1990
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside Self / Connie Corleone 1990
Rocky Special: Burning Youth
Rocky Special: Burning Youth Adrian Pennino (archive footage) 1990
New York Stories
New York Stories Charlotte 1989
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle Wilma Van Winkle 1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife Gina 1987
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star 1986
Rad
Rad Mrs. Jones 1986
Rocky IV
Rocky IV Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa 1985
Reel Horror
Reel Horror Sandy (archive footage) 1985
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre Wilma Van Winkle 1982
Rocky III
Rocky III Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa 1982
Windows
Windows Emily Hollander 1980
Prophecy
Prophecy Maggie Verne 1979
Rocky II
Rocky II Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa 1979
Old Boyfriends
Old Boyfriends Dianne 1979
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This Carol Agnelli 1978
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi 1977
Kill Me If You Can
Kill Me If You Can Rosalie Asher 1977
Rocky
Rocky Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino 1976
Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man Teresa Santoro 1976
Foster & Laurie
Foster & Laurie Adelaide Laurie 1975
Doctors' Hospital
Doctors' Hospital 1975
The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone 1974
Maxie
Maxie Sandy 1973
The Outside Man
The Outside Man Make-up Girl 1972
The Godfather
The Godfather Connie Corleone Rizzi 1972
The Christian Licorice Store
The Christian Licorice Store Last Party Guest 1971
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. Coralee 1970
The Dunwich Horror
The Dunwich Horror Nurse Cora 1970
The Vendors
The Vendors Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola) 1970
The Wild Racers
The Wild Racers June 1968
The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show Self 1961
That's Amore!
That's Amore!

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