Talia Shire

Talia Shire

🎂 25th April 1946 (79 yrs) 📍 Lake 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.

Talia Shire

🎬 Movies Featuring Talia Shire

Megadoc

Megadoc (2025)

as Self
Nonnas

Nonnas (2025)

as Teresa
Megalopolis

Megalopolis (2024)

as Constance Crassus Catilina
Sly

Sly (2023)

as Self
Chantilly Bridge

Chantilly Bridge (2023)

as Maggie
Stallone: Frank, That Is

Stallone: Frank, That Is (2021)

as Self
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020)

as Self (archive footage)
Working Man

Working Man (2019)

as Iola Parkes
Con Man

Con Man (2018)

as Carol Minkow
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)

as Self
The Family Whistle

The Family Whistle (2016)

as Self
Dreamland

Dreamland (2016)

as Victoria
Palo Alto

Palo Alto (2014)

as Mrs. Ganem
Pizza with Bullets

Pizza with Bullets (2012)

as Mary Perspirino
The Godfather Legacy

The Godfather Legacy (2012)

as Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance

The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance (2011)

as Self
The Return of Joe Rich

The Return of Joe Rich (2011)

as Gloria Neiderman
The Deported

The Deported (2010)

as Dina
My Father's Will

My Father's Will (2009)

as Mrs. Mancini
Dim Sum Funeral

Dim Sum Funeral (2008)

as Viola Gruber
Looking for Palladin

Looking for Palladin (2008)

as Rosario
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's (2007)

as Peg
Homo Erectus

Homo Erectus (2007)

as Ishbo's Mother
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007)

as Bianca Hale
Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa (2006)

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates

Prohibition Opens the Floodgates (2006)

as Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood

Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood (2006)

as Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films

Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films (2006)

as Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006)

as Self
Bio.

Bio. (2005)

as Self
I ♥ Huckabees

I ♥ Huckabees (2004)

as Mrs. Silver
Family Tree

Family Tree (2003)

as Patricia
Kiss The Bride

Kiss The Bride (2002)

as Irene Sposato
No Image

The Visit (2001)

as Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Whole Shebang

The Whole Shebang (2001)

as Contessa Bazinni
Palmer's Pick-Up

Palmer's Pick-Up (1999)

as Mr. Price
The Landlady

The Landlady (1998)

as Melanie Leroy
Divorce: A Contemporary Western

Divorce: A Contemporary Western (1998)

Avocado Seed

Avocado Seed (1998)

as Ida Stern
Lured Innocence

Lured Innocence (1997)

as Martha Chambers
River Made to Drown In

River Made to Drown In (1997)

as Jaime's Mother
She's So Lovely

She's So Lovely (1997)

as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Born Into Exile

Born Into Exile (1997)

as Donna Nolan
Deadfall

Deadfall (1993)

as Sam
Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace (1993)

as Maggie
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992)

as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
Cold Heaven

Cold Heaven (1992)

as Sister Martha
For Richer, for Poorer

For Richer, for Poorer (1992)

as Millie Katourian
Mark Twain and Me

Mark Twain and Me (1991)

as Jean Clemens
Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast (1991)

as Claire
The Godfather Part III

The Godfather Part III (1990)

as Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky V

Rocky V (1990)

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990)

as Self / Connie Corleone
Rocky Special: Burning Youth

Rocky Special: Burning Youth (1990)

as Adrian Pennino (archive footage)
New York Stories

New York Stories (1989)

as Charlotte
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle

Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle (1987)

as Wilma Van Winkle
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987)

as Gina
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star

Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986)

Rad

Rad (1986)

as Mrs. Jones
Rocky IV

Rocky IV (1985)

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Reel Horror

Reel Horror (1985)

as Sandy (archive footage)
Rocky III

Rocky III (1982)

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959

The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 (1981)

as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Windows

Windows (1980)

as Emily Hollander
Prophecy

Prophecy (1979)

as Maggie Verne
Rocky II

Rocky II (1979)

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Old Boyfriends

Old Boyfriends (1979)

as Dianne
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This (1978)

as Carol Agnelli
Kill Me If You Can

Kill Me If You Can (1977)

as Rosalie Asher
Rocky

Rocky (1976)

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Foster & Laurie

Foster & Laurie (1975)

as Adelaide Laurie
The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II (1974)

as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Maxie

Maxie (1973)

as Sandy
The Outside Man

The Outside Man (1972)

as Make-up Girl
The Godfather

The Godfather (1972)

as Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Christian Licorice Store

The Christian Licorice Store (1971)

as Last Party Guest
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.

Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970)

as Coralee
The Dunwich Horror

The Dunwich Horror (1970)

as Nurse Cora
The Vendors

The Vendors (1970)

as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
The Wild Racers

The Wild Racers (1968)

as June
No Image

That's Amore! (N/A)