Talia Shire
Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Born: April 25, 1946 (80 years)
Lake Success, New York, USA

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.

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Movies as Actor (82)
Megadoc

Megadoc

as Self

Sep 19, 2025

Nonnas

Nonnas

as Teresa

May 1, 2025

Megalopolis

Megalopolis

as Constance Crassus Catilina

Sep 25, 2024

Sly

Sly

as Self

Sep 16, 2023

Chantilly Bridge

Chantilly Bridge

as Maggie

Mar 24, 2023

Stallone: Frank, That Is

Stallone: Frank, That Is

as Self

Jan 19, 2021

The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone

The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone

as Connie Corleone

Dec 8, 2020

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

as Self (archive footage)

Jun 9, 2020

Working Man

Working Man

as Iola Parkes

Feb 2, 2019

Con Man

Con Man

as Carol Minkow

Mar 2, 2018

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

as Self

Aug 1, 2017

The Family Whistle

The Family Whistle

as Self

May 19, 2016

Dreamland

Dreamland

as Victoria

Apr 14, 2016

The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959

The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959

as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

Jan 17, 2016

Palo Alto

Palo Alto

as Mrs. Ganem

May 9, 2014

Pizza with Bullets

Pizza with Bullets

as Mary Perspirino

Dec 15, 2012

The Godfather Legacy

The Godfather Legacy

as Self

Jul 12, 2012

The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance

The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance

as Self

Dec 27, 2011

The Return of Joe Rich

The Return of Joe Rich

as Gloria Neiderman

Oct 12, 2011

The Deported

The Deported

as Dina

Jun 15, 2010

My Father's Will

My Father's Will

as Mrs. Mancini

Mar 27, 2009

Dim Sum Funeral

Dim Sum Funeral

as Viola Gruber

Nov 1, 2008

Looking for Palladin

Looking for Palladin

as Rosario

Mar 5, 2008

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's

as Peg

Dec 18, 2007

Homo Erectus

Homo Erectus

as Ishbo's Mother

Jul 10, 2007

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

as Bianca Hale

Feb 12, 2007

Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

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

Dec 20, 2006

Prohibition Opens the Floodgates

Prohibition Opens the Floodgates

as Self

Sep 18, 2006

Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood

Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood

as Self

Jul 18, 2006

Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films

Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films

as Self

Jul 18, 2006

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

as Self

Jul 18, 2006

Bio.

Bio.

as Self

Mar 1, 2005

I ♥ Huckabees

I ♥ Huckabees

as Mrs. Silver

Sep 10, 2004

Family Tree

Family Tree

as Patricia

Mar 8, 2003

Kiss The Bride

Kiss The Bride

as Irene Sposato

Oct 16, 2002

The Visit

The Visit

as Parole Board Member Marilyn

Apr 20, 2001

The Whole Shebang

The Whole Shebang

as Contessa Bazinni

Feb 11, 2001

Palmer's Pick-Up

Palmer's Pick-Up

as Mr. Price

Feb 9, 1999

The Landlady

The Landlady

as Melanie Leroy

Nov 10, 1998

Lured Innocence

Lured Innocence

as Martha Chambers

Nov 1, 1998

Divorce: A Contemporary Western

Divorce: A Contemporary Western

Oct 19, 1998

Avocado Seed

Avocado Seed

as Ida Stern

Aug 8, 1998

River Made to Drown In

River Made to Drown In

as Jaime's Mother

Oct 1, 1997

She's So Lovely

She's So Lovely

as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

Aug 29, 1997

Born Into Exile

Born Into Exile

as Donna Nolan

Mar 17, 1997

Deadfall

Deadfall

as Sam

Oct 8, 1993

Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace

as Maggie

Jul 18, 1993

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

as Connie Corleone-Rizzi

Oct 21, 1992

Cold Heaven

Cold Heaven

as Sister Martha

May 29, 1992

For Richer, for Poorer

For Richer, for Poorer

as Millie Katourian

Jan 1, 1992

Mark Twain and Me

Mark Twain and Me

as Jean Clemens

Nov 22, 1991

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

as Claire

Sep 22, 1991

The Godfather Part III

The Godfather Part III

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

Dec 25, 1990

Rocky V

Rocky V

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Nov 16, 1990

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

as Self / Connie Corleone

Jul 12, 1990

Rocky Special: Burning Youth

Rocky Special: Burning Youth

as Adrian Pennino (archive footage)

Jan 1, 1990

New York Stories

New York Stories

as Charlotte

Mar 10, 1989

Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle

Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle

as Wilma Van Winkle

Mar 23, 1987

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife

as Gina

Jan 18, 1987

Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star

Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star

Dec 1, 1986

Rad

Rad

as Mrs. Jones

Mar 21, 1986

Rocky IV

Rocky IV

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

Nov 21, 1985

Reel Horror

Reel Horror

as Sandy (archive footage)

Oct 1, 1985

Rocky III

Rocky III

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

May 28, 1982

Windows

Windows

as Emily Hollander

Jan 18, 1980

Prophecy

Prophecy

as Maggie Verne

Sep 14, 1979

Rocky II

Rocky II

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Jun 15, 1979

Old Boyfriends

Old Boyfriends

as Dianne

Mar 22, 1979

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

as Carol Agnelli

Jul 12, 1978

Kill Me If You Can

Kill Me If You Can

as Rosalie Asher

Sep 25, 1977

Rocky

Rocky

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Dec 3, 1976

Foster & Laurie

Foster & Laurie

as Adelaide Laurie

Nov 13, 1975

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

Dec 20, 1974

Maxie

Maxie

as Sandy

Jan 1, 1973

The Outside Man

The Outside Man

as Make-up Girl

Dec 21, 1972

The Godfather

The Godfather

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

Mar 14, 1972

The Christian Licorice Store

The Christian Licorice Store

as Last Party Guest

Nov 24, 1971

Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.

Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.

as Coralee

Sep 4, 1970

The Dunwich Horror

The Dunwich Horror

as Nurse Cora

Jan 14, 1970

The Vendors

The Vendors

as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

Jan 1, 1970

The Wild Racers

The Wild Racers

as June

Mar 27, 1968

That's Amore!

That's Amore!