Talia Shire

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Female

Birthday

1946-04-25 (79 years old)

Place of Birth

Lake Success, New York, USA

Talia Shire

Biography

Talia Shire, born 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.

Acting

1974

The Godfather Part II

as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

1990

The Godfather Part III

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

1976

Rocky

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

1979

Rocky II

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

1982

Rocky III

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

1985

Rocky IV

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

1990

Rocky V

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

2004

I ♥ Huckabees

as Mrs. Silver

1997

River Made to Drown In

as Jaime's Mother

2008

Dim Sum Funeral

as Viola Gruber

2001

The Whole Shebang

as Contessa Bazinni

1979

Prophecy

as Maggie Verne

2023

2021

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)

1981

The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic

as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

1993

Deadfall

as Sam

1986

Rad

as Mrs. Jones

2007

Homo Erectus

as Ishbo's Mother

1998

The Landlady

as Melanie Leroy

1970

The Dunwich Horror

as Nurse Cora

1989

New York Stories

as Charlotte

2007

1980

Windows

as Emily Hollander

2009

My Father's Will

as Mrs. Mancini

1972

The Godfather

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

1991

Mark Twain and Me

as Jean Clemens

1992

Cold Heaven

as Sister Martha

2025

Nonnas

as Teresa

2006

Rocky Balboa

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

1979

1968

2005

Bio.

as Self

1985

Reel Horror

as Sandy (archive footage)

1991

1997

Lured Innocence

as Martha Chambers

2020

2011

The Return of Joe Rich

as Gloria Neiderman

2008

1993

1997

Born Into Exile

as Donna Nolan

2010

2023

Sly

as Self

1977

Kill Me If You Can

as Rosalie Asher

1997

She's So Lovely

as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

2013

Palo Alto

as Mrs. Ganem

2006

The Opponents

as Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa

2024

Megalopolis

as Constance Crassus Catilina

2003

Family Tree

as Patricia

1999

Palmer's Pick-Up

as Mr. Price

1973

Maxie

as Sandy

1970

The Vendors

as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

2002

Kiss The Bride

as Irene Sposato

2016

Dreamland

as Victoria

1990

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

as Self / Connie Corleone

1992

For Richer, for Poorer

as Millie Katourian

2018

Con Man

as Carol Minkow

1987

Rip Van Winkle

as Wilma Van Winkle

2019

Working Man

as Iola Parkes

1998

Path of Dreams

as Ida Stern

2001

The Visit

as Parole Board Member Marilyn

1992

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

as Connie Corleone-Rizzi

1972

The Outside Man

as Make-up Girl

2012

Pizza with Bullets

as Mary Perspirino

1975

Foster & Laurie

as Adelaide Laurie

1971

The Christian Licorice Store

as Last Party Guest

2021

The Sparks Brothers

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Production

1995

One Night Stand

as Director

1998

The Landlady

as Associate Producer

1987

Lionheart

as Producer

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