Biography
Talia Shire, born on April 25, 1946, 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.
Filmography
all 94
Movies 86
self 18
TV Shows 8
Producer 2
Director 1
Teresa
Nonnas (2025)
Movie
Constance Crassus Catilina
Megalopolis (2024)
Movie
9
Self
Sly (2023)
Movie
Teresa
Abbott Elementary (2021)
TV
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa (archive footage)
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' (2021)
Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Sparks Brothers (2021)
Movie
9
Self (archive footage)
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020)
Movie
Iola Parkes
Working Man (2019)
Movie
Carol Minkow
Con Man (2018)
Movie
Victoria
Dreamland (2016)
Movie
5.33
Mrs. Ganem
Palo Alto (2013)
Movie
7
Mary Perspirino
Pizza with Bullets (2012)
Movie
Gloria Neiderman
The Return of Joe Rich (2011)
Movie
7.5
Mrs. Mancini
My Father's Will (2009)
Movie
Viola Gruber
Dim Sum Funeral (2008)
Movie
Ishbo's Mother
Homo Erectus (2007)
Movie
Bianca Hale
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007)
Movie
4.75
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Movie
5.34
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
The Opponents (2006)
Movie
Self
Bio. (2005)
Movie
Mrs. Silver
I ♥ Huckabees (2004)
Movie
10
Patricia
Family Tree (2003)
Movie
Irene Sposato
Kiss The Bride (2002)
Movie
Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Visit (2001)
Movie
Contessa Bazinni
The Whole Shebang (2001)
Movie
Mr. Price
Palmer's Pick-Up (1999)
Movie
Melanie Leroy / Associate Producer
The Landlady (1998)
Movie
Ida Stern
Path of Dreams (1998)
Movie
Martha Chambers
Lured Innocence (1997)
Movie
Jaime's Mother
River Made to Drown In (1997)
Movie
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
She's So Lovely (1997)
Movie
4
Donna Nolan
Born Into Exile (1997)
Movie
Director
One Night Stand (1995)
Movie
Maggie
Chantilly Lace (1993)
Movie
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992)
Movie
Sister Martha
Cold Heaven (1992)
Movie
Millie Katourian
For Richer, for Poorer (1992)
Movie
Jean Clemens
Mark Twain and Me (1991)
Movie
Claire
Bed & Breakfast (1991)
Movie
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather Part III (1990)
Movie
6.38
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky V (1990)
Movie
6.14
Self / Connie Corleone
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)
Movie
Charlotte
New York Stories (1989)
Movie
6
Producer
Lionheart (1987)
Movie
Wilma Van Winkle
Rip Van Winkle (1987)
Movie
Mrs. Jones
Rad (1986)
Movie
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky IV (1985)
Movie
5.91
Sandy (archive footage)
Reel Horror (1985)
Movie
Wilma Van Winkle
Faerie Tale Theatre (1982)
TV
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky III (1982)
Movie
5.97
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic (1981)
Movie
Emily Hollander
Windows (1980)
Movie
Maggie Verne
Prophecy (1979)
Movie
9
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky II (1979)
Movie
5.5
Dianne
Old Boyfriends (1979)
Movie
Carol Agnelli
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This (1978)
Movie
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone-Rizzi
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (1977)
TV
6
Rosalie Asher
Kill Me If You Can (1977)
Movie
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rocky (1976)
Movie
5.81
Teresa Santoro
Rich Man, Poor Man (1976)
TV
Adelaide Laurie
Foster & Laurie (1975)
Movie
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
The Godfather Part II (1974)
Movie
6.8
Sandy
Maxie (1973)
Movie
Make-up Girl
The Outside Man (1972)
Movie
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather (1972)
Movie
8.52
Last Party Guest
The Christian Licorice Store (1971)
Movie
Nurse Cora
The Dunwich Horror (1970)
Movie
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
The Vendors (1970)
Movie
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1946-04-25 (79 years old)
Birth Place
New York City, United States
Height
Relationships
David Shire (1970 - 1978), Jack Schwartzman (1980 - 1994)
Children
Robert Coppola Schwartzman, Jason Schwartzman
Father
Carmine Coppola
Mother
Italia Coppola
Siblings
August Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola
Citizenships
United States
Also Known As
Talia Coppola, Talia Rose Coppola, تالیا شایر
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