Talia Shire
Acting1946Lake Success, New York, USA
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
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Rocky
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
The Godfather Part III
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky IV
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Rocky II
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky Balboa
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Acting History
2024
Megalopolis
as Constance Crassus Catilina
Abbott Elementary
TVas Teresa• 1 eps
2023
Sly
as Self
2018
Con Man
as Carol Minkow
Grace and Frankie
TVas Teddie• 2 eps
2016
The Family Whistle
as Self
Dreamland
as Victoria
2012
The Godfather Legacy
as Self
2011
The Return of Joe Rich
as Gloria Neiderman
2009
My Father's Will
as Mrs. Mancini
2007
Homo Erectus
as Ishbo's Mother
2006
Rocky Balboa
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
2004
I ♥ Huckabees
as Mrs. Silver
2001
The Visit
as Parole Board Member Marilyn
1999
Palmer's Pick-Up
as Mr. Price
1998
The Landlady
as Melanie Leroy
The Landlady
Associate Producer
1997
River Made to Drown In
as Jaime's Mother
Lured Innocence
as Martha Chambers
Born Into Exile
as Donna Nolan
She's So Lovely
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
1993
Deadfall
as Sam
Chantilly Lace
as Maggie
1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
Cold Heaven
as Sister Martha
1991
Mark Twain and Me
as Jean Clemens
Bed & Breakfast
as Claire
1990
The Godfather Part III
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky V
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
as Self / Connie Corleone
1989
New York Stories
as Charlotte
1987
Faerie Tale Theatre
TVas Wilma Van Winkle• 1 eps
Lionheart
Producer
1986
Rad
as Mrs. Jones
1985
Rocky IV
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
1982
Rocky III
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1980
Windows
as Emily Hollander
1979
1978
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
as Carol Agnelli
1977
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
TVas Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi• 4 eps
1976
Rocky
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rich Man, Poor Man
TVas Teresa Santoro• 12 eps
1975
Foster & Laurie
as Adelaide Laurie
1974
The Godfather Part II
as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
1972
The Godfather
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Outside Man
as Make-up Girl
1971
The Christian Licorice Store
as Last Party Guest
1970
Gas-s-s-s-s
as Coralee
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
TVas Self