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.
Filmography
all 94
Movies 87
self 18
TV Shows 7
Producer 2
Director 1
Constance Crassus Catilina

Megalopolis (2024)
Movie
9
Self

Sly (2023)
Movie
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa (archive footage)

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Sparks Brothers (2021)
Movie
9
Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Godfather - Michael's Opus (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage)

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020)
Movie
Iola Parkes

Working Man (2019)
Movie
Carol Minkow

Con Man (2018)
Movie
Victoria

Dreamland (2016)
Movie
5.33
Mrs. Ganem

Palo Alto (2013)
Movie
7
Mary Perspirino

Pizza with Bullets (2012)
Movie
Gloria Neiderman

The Return of Joe Rich (2011)
Movie
7.5
Mrs. Mancini

My Father's Will (2009)
Movie
Viola Gruber

Dim Sum Funeral (2008)
Movie
Ishbo's Mother

Homo Erectus (2007)
Movie
Bianca Hale

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007)
Movie
4.75
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

Rocky Balboa (2006)
Movie
5.34
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa

The Opponents (2006)
Movie
Self

Bio. (2005)
Movie
Mrs. Silver

I ♥ Huckabees (2004)
Movie
10
Patricia

Family Tree (2003)
Movie
Irene Sposato

Kiss The Bride (2002)
Movie
Parole Board Member Marilyn

The Visit (2001)
Movie
Contessa Bazinni

The Whole Shebang (2001)
Movie
Mr. Price

Palmer's Pick Up (1999)
Movie
Melanie Leroy / Associate Producer

The Landlady (1998)
Movie
Ida Stern

Path of Dreams (1998)
Movie
Martha Chambers

Lured Innocence (1997)
Movie
Jaime's Mother

River Made to Drown In (1997)
Movie
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

She's So Lovely (1997)
Movie
4
Donna Nolan

Born Into Exile (1997)
Movie
Director

One Night Stand (1995)
Movie
Connie Corleone-Rizzi

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992)
Movie
Sister Martha

Cold Heaven (1992)
Movie
Millie Katourian

For Richer, for Poorer (1992)
Movie
Jean Clemens

Mark Twain and Me (1991)
Movie
Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Godfather Part III (1990)
Movie
6.38
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky V (1990)
Movie
6.14
Self / Connie Corleone

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)
Movie
Charlotte

New York Stories (1989)
Movie
6
Producer

Lionheart (1987)
Movie
Wilma Van Winkle

Rip Van Winkle (1987)
Movie
Mrs. Jones

Rad (1986)
Movie
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky IV (1985)
Movie
5.91
Sandy (archive footage)

Reel Horror (1985)
Movie
Wilma Van Winkle

Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
TV
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky III (1982)
Movie
5.97
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone-Rizzi

The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic (1981)
Movie
Emily Hollander

Windows (1980)
Movie
Maggie Verne

Prophecy (1979)
Movie
9
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky II (1979)
Movie
5.5
Carol Agnelli

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This (1978)
Movie
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone-Rizzi

Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977)
TV
6
Rosalie Asher

Kill Me If You Can (1977)
Movie
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Rocky (1976)
Movie
5.81
Teresa Santoro

Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
TV
Adelaide Laurie

Foster & Laurie (1975)
Movie
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

The Godfather Part II (1974)
Movie
6.8
Sandy

Maxie (1973)
Movie
Make-up Girl

The Outside Man (1972)
Movie
Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Godfather (1972)
Movie
8.45
Last Party Guest

The Christian Licorice Store (1971)
Movie
Nurse Cora

The Dunwich Horror (1970)
Movie
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

The Vendors (1970)
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1946-04-25 (78 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States
Height
RelationshipsDavid Shire (1970 - 1978), Jack Schwartzman (1980 - 1994)
ChildrenRobert Coppola Schwartzman, Jason Schwartzman
FatherCarmine Coppola
MotherItalia Coppola
SiblingsFrancis Ford Coppola, August Coppola
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsTalia Coppola, Talia Rose Coppola, تالیا شایر
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