Talia Shire
67 movies · 7 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Apr 25, 1946 (age 80)
- Place of birth
- Lake Success, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Talia Coppola · Talia Rose Coppola · تالیا شایر
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.
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Known for
Talia Shire: movies and TV shows
Acting (72)
- 2025 Nonnas
as Teresa
- 2024 Megalopolis
as Constance Crassus Catilina
- 2023 Chantilly Bridge
as Maggie
- 2021
- 2019 Working Man
as Iola Parkes
- 2018 Con Man
as Carol Minkow
- 2016 Dreamland
as Victoria
- 2015
- 2014 Palo Alto
as Mrs. Ganem
- 2012 Pizza with Bullets
as Mary Perspirino
- 2011 The Return of Joe Rich
as Gloria Neiderman
- 2010 The Deported
as Dina
- 2010
- 2009 My Father's Will
as Mrs. Mancini
- 2008 Dim Sum Funeral
as Viola Gruber
- 2008 Looking for Palladin
as Rosario
- 2007 Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
as Peg
- 2007 Homo Erectus
as Ishbo's Mother
- 2007 Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
as Bianca Hale
- 2006 Rocky Balboa
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
- 2004 I ♥ Huckabees
as Mrs. Silver
- 2003 Dunsmore
as Mildred
- 2003 Family Tree
as Patricia
- 2002 Kiss The Bride
as Irene Sposato
- 2001 The Visit
as Parole Board Member Marilyn
- 2001 The Whole Shebang
as Contessa Bazinni
- 1999 Palmer's Pick-Up
as Mr. Price
- 1998 The Landlady
as Melanie Leroy
- 1998 Lured Innocence
as Martha Chambers
- 1998
- 1998 Avocado Seed
as Ida Stern
- 1997 River Made to Drown In
as Jaime's Mother
- 1997 She's So Lovely
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
- 1997 Born Into Exile
as Donna Nolan
- 1993 Deadfall
as Sam
- 1993 Chantilly Lace
as Maggie
- 1992 The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
- 1992 Cold Heaven
as Sister Martha
- 1992 For Richer, for Poorer
as Millie Katourian
- 1991 Mark Twain and Me
as Jean Clemens
- 1991 Bed & Breakfast
as Claire
- 1990 The Godfather Part III
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
- 1990 Rocky V
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- 1989 New York Stories
as Charlotte
- 1987 Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
as Wilma Van Winkle
- 1987
- 1986
- 1986 Rad
as Mrs. Jones
- 1985 Rocky IV
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
- 1985 Reel Horror
as Sandy (archive footage)
- 1982
- 1982 Rocky III
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- 1980 Windows
as Emily Hollander
- 1979 Prophecy
as Maggie Verne
- 1979 Rocky II
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- 1979 Old Boyfriends
as Dianne
- 1978 Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
as Carol Agnelli
- 1977 Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television · TV
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi · 4 episodes
- 1977 Kill Me If You Can
as Rosalie Asher
- 1976 Rocky
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
- 1976
- 1975 Foster & Laurie
as Adelaide Laurie
- 1975
- 1974 The Godfather Part II
as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
- 1973 Maxie
as Sandy
- 1972 The Outside Man
as Make-up Girl
- 1972 The Godfather
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
- 1971 The Christian Licorice Store
as Last Party Guest
- 1970
- 1970 The Dunwich Horror
as Nurse Cora
- 1970 The Vendors
as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
- 1968 The Wild Racers
as June
Behind the camera (4)
- 1998 The Landlady
Associate Producer
- 1995 One Night Stand
Director
- 1987 Lionheart
Producer
- 1986 Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Executive Producer
Talk shows and appearances (15)
- 2025
- 2023
- 2021
- 2020
- 2017
- 2016
- 2012
- 2011
- 2006
- 2006
- 2006
- 2006
- 2005
- 1990
- 1961 The Mike Douglas Show
2 episodes