Talia Shire
Acting
Born: April 25, 1946 (age 80) · Lake Success, New York, USA
Highest Rated
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
1972
The Godfather Part II
1974
Rocky
1976
The Godfather Part III
1990
Rocky IV
1985
Rocky II
1979
Rocky III
1982
Rocky Balboa
2006
Rocky V
1990
Megalopolis
2024
Palo Alto
2014
I ♥ Huckabees
2004
Photos (6)
Movies (67)
The Godfather
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
The Godfather Part III
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rocky II
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky IV
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Rocky Balboa
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Rocky III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky V
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Megalopolis
Constance Crassus Catilina
I ♥ Huckabees
Mrs. Silver
Nonnas
Teresa
Palo Alto
Mrs. Ganem
New York Stories
Charlotte
Rad
Mrs. Jones
Chantilly Bridge
Maggie
Prophecy
Maggie Verne
Deadfall
Sam
She's So Lovely
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Homo Erectus
Ishbo's Mother
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
Connie Corleone
Kiss The Bride
Irene Sposato
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
Cold Heaven
Sister Martha
The Dunwich Horror
Nurse Cora
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Coralee
Con Man
Carol Minkow
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
Bianca Hale
Old Boyfriends
Dianne
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986
My Father's Will
Mrs. Mancini
Lured Innocence
Martha Chambers
The Outside Man
Make-up Girl
Working Man
Iola Parkes
The Whole Shebang
Contessa Bazinni
The Christian Licorice Store
Last Party Guest
Dreamland
Victoria
The Wild Racers
June
For Richer, for Poorer
Millie Katourian
Bed & Breakfast
Claire
Windows
Emily Hollander
Pizza with Bullets
Mary Perspirino
The Deported
Dina
Reel Horror
Sandy (archive footage)
Foster & Laurie
Adelaide Laurie
Born Into Exile
Donna Nolan
Palmer's Pick-Up
Mr. Price
The Landlady
Melanie Leroy
The Visit
Parole Board Member Marilyn
Kill Me If You Can
Rosalie Asher
Mark Twain and Me
Jean Clemens
Avocado Seed
Ida Stern
The Vendors
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
Chantilly Lace
Maggie
Looking for Palladin
Rosario
The Return of Joe Rich
Gloria Neiderman
Dim Sum Funeral
Viola Gruber
River Made to Drown In
Jaime's Mother
Rocky Special: Burning Youth
Adrian Pennino (archive footage)
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
Wilma Van Winkle
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Gina
Family Tree
Patricia
Maxie
Sandy
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Carol Agnelli
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Peg
TV Shows (7)
Abbott Elementary
Teresa · 1 eps
Grace and Frankie
Teddie · 2 eps
Faerie Tale Theatre
Wilma Van Winkle · 1 eps
Rich Man, Poor Man
Teresa Santoro · 12 eps
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi · 4 eps
Neighbors from Hell
1 eps
Doctors' Hospital
1 eps
Self / Appearances (15)
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · 2 eps
Sly
Self
Bio.
Self
Megadoc
Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Self
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Self (archive footage)
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Self
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
Self / Connie Corleone
The Godfather Legacy
Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Self
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Self
The Family Whistle
Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Self
