Talia Shire
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.
Known For
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
The Godfather Part II
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather Part III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rocky
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky II
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky V
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Rocky IV
Mrs. Silver
I ♥ Huckabees
Jaime's Mother
River Made to Drown In
Viola Gruber
Dim Sum Funeral
Contessa Bazinni
The Whole Shebang
Maggie Verne
Prophecy
Self
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Maggie
Chantilly Bridge
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
Sam
Deadfall
Mrs. Jones
Rad
Ishbo's Mother
Homo Erectus
Melanie Leroy
The Landlady
Nurse Cora
The Dunwich Horror
Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Charlotte
New York Stories
Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Bianca Hale
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
Emily Hollander
Windows
Mrs. Mancini
My Father's Will
Coralee
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather
Jean Clemens
Mark Twain and Me
Sister Martha
Cold Heaven
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Teresa
Nonnas
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Rocky Balboa
Dianne
Old Boyfriends
June
The Wild Racers
Self
Bio.
Sandy (archive footage)
Reel Horror
Claire
Bed & Breakfast
Self (archive footage)
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Martha Chambers
Lured Innocence
Gloria Neiderman
The Return of Joe Rich
Rosario
Looking for Palladin
Maggie
Chantilly Lace
Donna Nolan
Born Into Exile
Dina
The Deported
Self
Sly
Rosalie Asher
Kill Me If You Can
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
She's So Lovely
Mrs. Ganem
Palo Alto
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
The Opponents
Self
The Godfather Legacy
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
Carol Agnelli
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Constance Crassus Catilina
Megalopolis
Patricia
Family Tree
Mr. Price
Palmer's Pick-Up
Sandy
Maxie
Self
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
The Vendors
Irene Sposato
Kiss The Bride
Victoria
Dreamland
Self / Connie Corleone
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
That's Amore!
Millie Katourian
For Richer, for Poorer
Carol Minkow
Con Man
Peg
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Wilma Van Winkle
Rip Van Winkle
Self
The Family Whistle
Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Iola Parkes
Working Man
Ida Stern
Caminho dos Sonhos
Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Visit
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Make-up Girl
Un homme est mort
Gina
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Mary Perspirino
Pizza with Bullets
Adelaide Laurie
Foster & Laurie
Self
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Last Party Guest
The Christian Licorice Store
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Sparks Brothers
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
82
Gender
Female
Birthday
1946-04-25
Place of Birth
Lake Success, New York, USA
Also Known As
Talia Coppola