About
Talia Shire
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2024 | Megalopolis | Actor | Constance Crassus Catilina | 57 Average |
| 2023 | Sly | Actor | Self | 62 Fair |
| 2023 | Chantilly Bridge | Actor | Maggie | 59 Average |
| 2021 | Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago - The Ultimate Director's Cut | Actor | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa | 59 Average |
| 2021 | The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' | Actor | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage) | 58 Average |
| 2021 | The Sparks Brothers | Actor | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 60 Fair |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is | Actor | Self | 58 Average |
| 2020 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | Actor | Self (archive footage) | 60 Fair |
| 2019 | Working Man | Actor | Iola Parkes | 59 Average |
| 2018 | Con Man | Actor | Carol Minkow | 58 Average |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2016 | The Family Whistle | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2016 | Dreamland | Actor | Victoria | 59 Average |
| 2014 | Palo Alto | Actor | Mrs. Ganem | 60 Fair |
| 2012 | Pizza with Bullets | Actor | Mary Perspirino | N/A N/A |
| 2012 | The Godfather Legacy | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2011 | The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2011 | The Return of Joe Rich | Actor | Gloria Neiderman | 58 Average |
| 2010 | The Deported | Actor | Dina | 58 Average |
| 2009 | My Father's Will | Actor | Mrs. Mancini | 58 Average |
| 2008 | Dim Sum Funeral | Actor | Viola Gruber | 58 Average |
| 2008 | Looking for Palladin | Actor | Rosario | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Christmas at Cadillac Jack's | Actor | Peg | 59 Average |
| 2007 | Homo Erectus | Actor | Ishbo's Mother | 57 Average |
| 2007 | Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke | Actor | Bianca Hale | 58 Average |
| 2006 | Rocky Balboa | Actor | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) | 67 Fair |
| 2006 | The Opponents | Actor | Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | Prohibition Opens the Floodgates | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
| 2006 | Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2006 | Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2005 | Bio. | Actor | Self | N/A N/A |
| 2004 | I ♥ Huckabees | Actor | Mrs. Silver | 61 Fair |
| 2003 | Family Tree | Actor | Patricia | N/A N/A |
| 2002 | Kiss The Bride | Actor | Irene Sposato | 58 Average |
| 2001 | The Visit | Actor | Parole Board Member Marilyn | 59 Average |
| 2001 | The Whole Shebang | Actor | Contessa Bazinni | 58 Average |
| 2000 | Lured Innocence | Actor | Martha Chambers | 58 Average |
| 1999 | Palmer's Pick Up | Actor | Mr. Price | 58 Average |
| 1998 | The Landlady | Actor | Melanie Leroy | 58 Average |
| 1998 | Divorce: A Contemporary Western | Actor | 59 Average |
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| 1998 | Path of Dreams | Actor | Ida Stern | N/A N/A |
| 1997 | River Made to Drown In | Actor | Jaime's Mother | 58 Average |
| 1997 | She's So Lovely | Actor | Restaurant Owner (uncredited) | 59 Average |
| 1997 | Born Into Exile | Actor | Donna Nolan | 58 Average |
| 1993 | Deadfall | Actor | Sam | 56 Average |
| 1993 | Chantilly Lace | Actor | Maggie | 59 Average |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 | Actor | Connie Corleone-Rizzi | 66 Fair |
| 1992 | Cold Heaven | Actor | Sister Martha | 58 Average |
| 1992 | For Richer, for Poorer | Actor | Millie Katourian | 58 Average |
| 1991 | Mark Twain and Me | Actor | Jean Clemens | 59 Average |
| 1991 | Bed & Breakfast | Actor | Claire | 59 Average |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Actor | Connie Corleone Rizzi | 73 Good |
| 1990 | Rocky V | Actor | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 58 Average |
| 1990 | The Godfather Family: A Look Inside | Actor | Self / Connie Corleone | 60 Fair |
| 1989 | New York Stories | Actor | Charlotte | 60 Fair |
| 1987 | Rip Van Winkle | Actor | Wilma Van Winkle | 59 Average |
| 1987 | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife | Actor | Gina | 59 Average |
| 1986 | Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star | Actor | 58 Average |
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| 1986 | Rad | Actor | Mrs. Jones | 60 Fair |
| 1985 | Rocky IV | Actor | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa | 69 Fair |
| 1985 | Reel Horror | Actor | Sandy (archive footage) | 58 Average |
| 1982 | Rocky III | Actor | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 67 Fair |
| 1981 | The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic | Actor | Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi | 59 Average |
| 1980 | Windows | Actor | Emily Hollander | 58 Average |
| 1979 | Prophecy | Actor | Maggie Verne | 58 Average |
| 1979 | Rocky II | Actor | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 71 Good |
| 1979 | Old Boyfriends | Actor | Dianne | 58 Average |
| 1978 | Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This | Actor | Carol Agnelli | N/A N/A |
| 1977 | Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television | Actor | Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi | 78 Good |
| 1977 | Kill Me If You Can | Actor | Rosalie Asher | N/A N/A |
| 1976 | Rocky | Actor | Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino | 76 Good |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor Man | Actor | Teresa Santoro | 72 Good |
| 1975 | Foster & Laurie | Actor | Adelaide Laurie | N/A N/A |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Actor | Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone | 84 Very good |
| 1973 | Maxie | Actor | Sandy | 58 Average |
| 1972 | The Outside Man | Actor | Make-up Girl | 59 Average |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Actor | Connie Corleone Rizzi | 86 Very good |
| 1971 | The Christian Licorice Store | Actor | Last Party Guest | 58 Average |
| 1970 | Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. | Actor | Coralee | 58 Average |
| 1970 | The Dunwich Horror | Actor | Nurse Cora | 58 Average |
| 1970 | The Vendors | Actor | Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola) | N/A N/A |
| 1968 | The Wild Racers | Actor | June | 58 Average |
| That's Amore! | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| Nonnas | Actor | N/A N/A |
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Directing |
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| 1995 | One Night Stand | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
Production |
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| 1998 | The Landlady | Production | Associate Producer | 58 Average |
| 1987 | Lionheart | Production | Producer | 58 Average |