Talia Shire

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Birthday 1946-04-25 (78 years old)

Place of Birth Lake Success, New York, USA

Also Known As Talia Coppola, Talia Rose Coppola

Talia Shire

Biography

Talia Shire, born on April 25, 1946, in Lake Success, New York, 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.

Known For

Actor

2024
Megalopolis

as Constance Crassus Catilina

2023
Sly

as Self

2023
2021
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)

2021
The Sparks Brothers

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2021
2020
2019
Working Man

as Iola Parkes

2018
Con Man

as Carol Minkow

2016
2016
Dreamland

as Victoria

2015
2014
Palo Alto

as Mrs. Ganem

2012
Pizza with Bullets

as Mary Perspirino

2011
The Return of Joe Rich

as Gloria Neiderman

2010
The Deported

as Dina

2009
My Father's Will

as Mrs. Mancini

2008
Dim Sum Funeral

as Viola Gruber

2008
2007
Homo Erectus

as Ishbo's Mother

2007
2006
Rocky Balboa

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage)

2006
The Opponents

as Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa

2005
Bio.

as Self

2004
I ♥ Huckabees

as Mrs. Silver

2003
Family Tree

as Patricia

2002
Kiss The Bride

as Irene Sposato

2001
The Visit

as Parole Board Member Marilyn

2001
The Whole Shebang

as Contessa Bazinni

2000
Lured Innocence

as Martha Chambers

1999
Palmer's Pick Up

as Mr. Price

1998
The Landlady

as Melanie Leroy

1998
Path of Dreams

as Ida Stern

1997
River Made to Drown In

as Jaime's Mother

1997
She's So Lovely

as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

1997
Born Into Exile

as Donna Nolan

1993
Deadfall

as Sam

1993
Chantilly Lace

as Maggie

1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

as Connie Corleone-Rizzi

1992
Cold Heaven

as Sister Martha

1992
For Richer, for Poorer

as Millie Katourian

1991
Mark Twain and Me

as Jean Clemens

1991
Bed & Breakfast

as Claire

1990
The Godfather Part III

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

1990
Rocky V

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

1990
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

as Self / Connie Corleone

1989
New York Stories

as Charlotte

1987
Rip Van Winkle

as Wilma Van Winkle

1986
Rad

as Mrs. Jones

1985
Rocky IV

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

1985
Reel Horror

as Sandy (archive footage)

1982
Rocky III

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

1982
Faerie Tale Theatre

as Wilma Van Winkle

1981
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic

as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

1980
Windows

as Emily Hollander

1979
Prophecy

as Maggie Verne

1979
Rocky II

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

1979
Old Boyfriends

as Dianne

1977
Kill Me If You Can

as Rosalie Asher

1977
1976
Rocky

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

1976
Rich Man, Poor Man

as Teresa Santoro

1975
Foster & Laurie

as Adelaide Laurie

1974
The Godfather Part II

as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

1973
Maxie

as Sandy

1972
The Outside Man

as Make-up Girl

1972
The Godfather

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

1971
The Christian Licorice Store

as Last Party Guest

1970
The Dunwich Horror

as Nurse Cora

1970
The Vendors

as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

1968

Producer

1998
The Landlady

as Associate Producer

1987
Lionheart

as Producer

Director

1995
One Night Stand

as Director