Talia Shire
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1946-04-25 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
Lake Success, New York, USA
Talia Shire
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.
Acting
(2025)
Nonnas
as Teresa
(2025)
Megadoc
as Self
(2024)
Megalopolis
as Constance Crassus Catilina
(2023)
Sly
as Self
(2023)
Chantilly Bridge
as Maggie
(2021)
Stallone: Frank, That Is
as Self
(2020)
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
as Self (archive footage)
(2019)
Working Man
as Iola Parkes
(2018)
Con Man
as Carol Minkow
(2017)
(2016)
The Family Whistle
as Self
(2016)
Dreamland
as Victoria
(2013)
Palo Alto
as Mrs. Ganem
(2012)
The Godfather Legacy
as Self
(2012)
Pizza with Bullets
as Mary Perspirino
(2011)
The Return of Joe Rich
as Gloria Neiderman
(2011)
(2010)
The Deported
as Dina
(2009)
My Father's Will
as Mrs. Mancini
(2008)
Dim Sum Funeral
as Viola Gruber
(2008)
Looking for Palladin
as Rosario
(2007)
Homo Erectus
as Ishbo's Mother
(2007)
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
as Bianca Hale
(2007)
(2006)
Rocky Balboa
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
(2005)
Bio.
as Self
(2004)
I ♥ Huckabees
as Mrs. Silver
(2003)
Family Tree
as Patricia
(2002)
Kiss The Bride
as Irene Sposato
(2001)
The Whole Shebang
as Contessa Bazinni
(2001)
The Visit
as Parole Board Member Marilyn
(1999)
Palmer's Pick-Up
as Mr. Price
(1998)
The Landlady
as Melanie Leroy
(1998)
(1998)
Path of Dreams
as Ida Stern
(1997)
Born Into Exile
as Donna Nolan
(1997)
River Made to Drown In
as Jaime's Mother
(1997)
Lured Innocence
as Martha Chambers
(1997)
She's So Lovely
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
(1993)
Chantilly Lace
as Maggie
(1993)
Deadfall
as Sam
(1992)
For Richer, for Poorer
as Millie Katourian
(1992)
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
(1992)
Cold Heaven
as Sister Martha
(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
(1987)
(1986)
Rad
as Mrs. Jones
(1986)
(1985)
Rocky IV
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
(1985)
Reel Horror
as Sandy (archive footage)
(1982)
Rocky III
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
(1981)
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
(1980)
Windows
as Emily Hollander
(1979)
Rocky II
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
(1979)
Prophecy
as Maggie Verne
(1979)
Old Boyfriends
as Dianne
(1978)
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
as Carol Agnelli
(1977)
Kill Me If You Can
as Rosalie Asher
(1976)
Rocky
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
(1975)
Foster & Laurie
as Adelaide Laurie
(1974)
The Godfather Part II
as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
(1973)
Maxie
as Sandy
(1972)
The Godfather
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
(1972)
The Outside Man
as Make-up Girl
(1971)
The Christian Licorice Store
as Last Party Guest
(1970)
The Dunwich Horror
as Nurse Cora
(1970)
(1970)
The Vendors
as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
(1968)
The Wild Racers
as June
Crew
(1998)
The Landlady
Associate Producer
(1995)
One Night Stand
Director
(1987)
Lionheart
Producer
(1986)
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Executive Producer