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.
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Filmography
all 89
Movies 84
self 16
TV Shows 5
Director 1
Producer 1
Self
Sly (2023)
Movie
Maggie
Chantilly Bridge (2023)
Movie
Self / Adrian
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' (2021)
Movie
Self
Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021)
Movie
5.8
ArchiveFootage
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020)
Movie
Iola Parkes
Working Man (2019)
Movie
Carol Minkow
Con Man (2018)
Movie
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
Movie
Herself
The Family Whistle (2016)
Movie
Victoria
Dreamland (2016)
Movie
5.33
Mrs. Ganem
Palo Alto (2014)
Movie
7
Mary Perspirino
Pizza with Bullets (2012)
Movie
Self
The Godfather Legacy (2012)
Movie
Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance (2011)
Movie
Gloria Neiderman
The Return of Joe Rich (2011)
Movie
7.5
Dina
The Deported (2010)
Movie
Neighbors from Hell (2010)
TV
Mrs. Mancini
My Father's Will (2009)
Movie
Viola
Dim Sum Funeral (2008)
Movie
Self
Rocky Jumped a Park Bench (2008)
Movie
Rosario
Looking for Palladin (2008)
Movie
Peg
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's (2007)
Movie
Ishbo's Mother
Homo Erectus (2007)
Movie
Bianca Hale
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007)
Movie
4.75
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa (Archive Footage)
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Movie
5.34
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
The Opponents (2006)
Movie
Self
In the Ring (2006)
Movie
Self
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates (2006)
Movie
Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006)
Movie
Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood (2006)
Movie
Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films (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
Martha Chambers
Lured Innocence (2000)
Movie
Mr. Price
Palmer's Pick Up (1999)
Movie
Melanie Leroy
The Landlady (1998)
Movie
Divorce: A Contemporary Western (1998)
Movie
Ida Stern
Path of Dreams (1998)
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
Sam
Deadfall (1993)
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
Adrian
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
Gina
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987)
Movie
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986)
Movie
Mrs. Jones
Rad (1986)
Movie
Adrian
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
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather Epic: 1901-1959 (1981)
Movie
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic (1981)
Movie
Emily Hollander
Windows (1980)
Movie
Maggie Verne
Prophecy (1979)
Movie
9
Adrian
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
Adelaide Laurie
Foster & Laurie (1975)
Movie
Doctors' Hospital (1975)
TV
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
The Godfather Part II (1974)
Movie
6.8
Sandy
Maxie (1973)
Movie
The Outside Man (1972)
Movie
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather (1972)
Movie
8.1
Last Party Guest
The Christian Licorice Store (1971)
Movie
Coralee
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970)
Movie
Nurse Cora
The Dunwich Horror (1970)
Movie
June
The Wild Racers (1968)
Movie
Self
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Megalopolis
Movie
Nonnas
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.76
Based on 5.73 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1961
1982
1997
1987
2023
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1946-04-25 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
Height
RelationshipsDavid Shire (1970-01-01 - 1978-01-01), Jack Schwartzman (1980-01-01 - 1994-01-01)
ChildrenRobert Coppola Schwartzman, Jason Schwartzman
FatherCarmine Coppola
MotherItalia Coppola
SiblingsAugust Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsTalia Coppola
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