Talia Shire

Personal Info

Birthday

April 25, 1946

(79 years old)

Place of Birth

Lake Success, New York, USA

Also Known As

Talia Coppola

Talia Rose Coppola

تالیا شایر

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.

Known For

The Godfather

Abbott Elementary

Grace and Frankie

The Godfather Part II

Rich Man, Poor Man

The Godfather Part III

Rocky IV

Rocky

Filmography

2025
Nonnas
as Teresa
2024
Megalopolis
as Constance Crassus Catilina
2023
Sly
as Self
Chantilly Bridge
as Maggie
2021
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
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
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
as Self
2016
The Family Whistle
as Self
Dreamland
as Victoria
2013
Palo Alto
as Mrs. Ganem
2012
Pizza with Bullets
as Mary Perspirino
The Godfather Legacy
as Self
2011
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
as Self
The Return of Joe Rich
as Gloria Neiderman
2010
The Deported
as Dina
2009
My Father's Will
as Mrs. Mancini
2008
Dim Sum Funeral
as Viola Gruber
Looking for Palladin
as Rosario
2007
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
as Peg
Homo Erectus
as Ishbo's Mother
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
as Bianca Hale
2006
Rocky Balboa
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
The Opponents
as Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
as Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
as Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
as Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
as Self
2005
Bio.
as Self
2004
I ♥ Huckabees
as Mrs. Silver
2003
Family Tree
as Patricia
2002
Kiss The Bride
as Irene Sposato
2001
The Visit
as Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Whole Shebang
as Contessa Bazinni
1999
Palmer's Pick-Up
as Mr. Price
1998
The Landlady
as Melanie Leroy
Path of Dreams
as Ida Stern
1997
Lured Innocence
as Martha Chambers
River Made to Drown In
as Jaime's Mother
She's So Lovely
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Born Into Exile
as Donna Nolan
1993
Deadfall
as Sam
Chantilly Lace
as Maggie
1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
Cold Heaven
as Sister Martha
For Richer, for Poorer
as Millie Katourian
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
Rip Van Winkle
as Wilma Van Winkle
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
as Gina
1986
Rad
as Mrs. Jones
1985
Rocky IV
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Reel Horror
as Sandy (archive footage)
1982
Rocky III
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1981
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
1980
Windows
as Emily Hollander
1979
Prophecy
as Maggie Verne
Rocky II
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
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 Outside Man
as Make-up Girl
The Godfather
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
1971
The Christian Licorice Store
as Last Party Guest
1970
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
as Coralee
The Dunwich Horror
as Nurse Cora
The Vendors
as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
1968
The Wild Racers
as June