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Talia Shire

Acting

Talia Shire

Born April 25, 1946 · Lake Success, New York, USA

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.

Known for

The Godfather

IMDb9.2

The Godfather

Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Godfather Part II

IMDb9.0

The Godfather Part II

Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

Rocky

7.8 TMDB

Rocky

Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

The Godfather Part III

IMDb7.5

The Godfather Part III

Connie Corleone Rizzi

Rocky IV

7.1 TMDB

Rocky IV

Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

Rocky II

7.3 TMDB

Rocky II

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky III

6.9 TMDB

Rocky III

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky Balboa

6.9 TMDB

Rocky Balboa

Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

Rocky V

5.8 TMDB

Rocky V

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Megalopolis

5.1 TMDB

Megalopolis

Constance Crassus Catilina

Palo Alto

6.1 TMDB

Palo Alto

Mrs. Ganem

I ♥ Huckabees

6.3 TMDB

I ♥ Huckabees

Mrs. Silver

Nonnas

6.8 TMDB

Nonnas

Teresa

New York Stories

6.2 TMDB

New York Stories

Charlotte

Grace and Frankie

7.7 TMDB

Grace and Frankie

Teddie

Abbott Elementary

7.5 TMDB

Abbott Elementary

Teresa

Sly

7.2 TMDB

Sly

Self

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

8.9 TMDB

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

Connie Corleone-Rizzi

Prophecy

5.4 TMDB

Prophecy

Maggie Verne

The Dunwich Horror

5.3 TMDB

The Dunwich Horror

Nurse Cora

Filmography

  1. 2025MegadocSelfMovie
  2. 2025NonnasTeresaMovie
  3. 2024MegalopolisConstance Crassus CatilinaMovie
  4. 2023SlySelfMovie
  5. 2023Chantilly BridgeMaggieMovie
  6. 2021Abbott ElementaryTeresaSeries
  7. 2021Stallone: Frank, That IsSelfMovie
  8. 202040 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a ClassicSelf (archive footage)Movie
  9. 2019Working ManIola ParkesMovie
  10. 2018Con ManCarol MinkowMovie
  11. 2017John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsSelfMovie
  12. 2016The Family WhistleSelfMovie
  13. 2016DreamlandVictoriaMovie
  14. 2015Grace and FrankieTeddieSeries
  15. 2014Palo AltoMrs. GanemMovie
  16. 2012Pizza with BulletsMary PerspirinoMovie
  17. 2012The Godfather LegacySelfMovie
  18. 2011The Rocky Saga: Going the DistanceSelfMovie
  19. 2011The Return of Joe RichGloria NeidermanMovie
  20. 2010The DeportedDinaMovie
  21. 2010Neighbors from HellSeries
  22. 2009My Father's WillMrs. ManciniMovie
  23. 2008Dim Sum FuneralViola GruberMovie
  24. 2008Looking for PalladinRosarioMovie
  25. 2007Christmas at Cadillac Jack'sPegMovie
  26. 2007Homo ErectusIshbo's MotherMovie
  27. 2007Nora Roberts' Blue SmokeBianca HaleMovie
  28. 2006Rocky BalboaAdrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)Movie
  29. 2006Prohibition Opens the FloodgatesSelfMovie
  30. 2006Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to LightSelfMovie
  31. 2006Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for HollywoodSelfMovie
  32. 2006Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster FilmsSelfMovie
  33. 2005Bio.SelfMovie
  34. 2004I ♥ HuckabeesMrs. SilverMovie
  35. 2003DunsmoreMildredMovie
  36. 2003Family TreePatriciaMovie
  37. 2002Kiss The BrideIrene SposatoMovie
  38. 2001The VisitParole Board Member MarilynMovie
  39. 2001The Whole ShebangContessa BazinniMovie
  40. 1999Palmer's Pick-UpMr. PriceMovie
  41. 1998The LandladyMelanie Leroy, Associate ProducerMovie
  42. 1998Lured InnocenceMartha ChambersMovie
  43. 1998Divorce: A Contemporary WesternMovie
  44. 1998Avocado SeedIda SternMovie
  45. 1997River Made to Drown InJaime's MotherMovie
  46. 1997She's So LovelyRestaurant Owner (uncredited)Movie
  47. 1997Born Into ExileDonna NolanMovie
  48. 1995One Night StandDirectorMovie
  49. 1993DeadfallSamMovie
  50. 1993Chantilly LaceMaggieMovie
  51. 1992The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980Connie Corleone-RizziMovie
  52. 1992Cold HeavenSister MarthaMovie
  53. 1992For Richer, for PoorerMillie KatourianMovie
  54. 1991Mark Twain and MeJean ClemensMovie
  55. 1991Bed & BreakfastClaireMovie
  56. 1990The Godfather Part IIIConnie Corleone RizziMovie
  57. 1990Rocky VAdrianna 'Adrian' BalboaMovie
  58. 1990The Godfather Family: A Look InsideSelf / Connie CorleoneMovie
  59. 1989New York StoriesCharlotteMovie
  60. 1987LionheartProducerMovie
  61. 1987Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van WinkleWilma Van WinkleMovie
  62. 1987Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia WifeGinaMovie
  63. 1986Hyper Sapien: People from Another StarMovie
  64. 1986RadMrs. JonesMovie
  65. 1985Rocky IVAdrianna "Adrian" BalboaMovie
  66. 1985Reel HorrorSandy (archive footage)Movie
  67. 1982Faerie Tale TheatreWilma Van WinkleSeries
  68. 1982Rocky IIIAdrianna 'Adrian' BalboaMovie
  69. 1980WindowsEmily HollanderMovie
  70. 1979ProphecyMaggie VerneMovie
  71. 1979Rocky IIAdrianna 'Adrian' BalboaMovie
  72. 1979Old BoyfriendsDianneMovie
  73. 1978Daddy, I Don't Like It Like ThisCarol AgnelliMovie
  74. 1977Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for TelevisionConstanzia "Connie" Corleone-RizziSeries
  75. 1977Kill Me If You CanRosalie AsherMovie
  76. 1976RockyAdrianna 'Adrian' PenninoMovie
  77. 1976Rich Man, Poor ManTeresa SantoroSeries
  78. 1975Foster & LaurieAdelaide LaurieMovie
  79. 1975Doctors' HospitalSeries
  80. 1974The Godfather Part IIConstanzia 'Connie' CorleoneMovie
  81. 1973MaxieSandyMovie
  82. 1972The Outside ManMake-up GirlMovie
  83. 1972The GodfatherConnie Corleone RizziMovie
  84. 1971The Christian Licorice StoreLast Party GuestMovie
  85. 1970Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.CoraleeMovie
  86. 1970The Dunwich HorrorNurse CoraMovie
  87. 1970The VendorsMary Jo (as Talia Coppola)Movie
  88. 1968The Wild RacersJuneMovie
  89. 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelfSeries