Talia Shire
Born
April 25, 1946 (79 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Lake Success, New York, USA
Talia Shire, born 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.
Nonnas
Teresa
2025
Megalopolis
Constance Crassus Catilina
2024
Sly
Self
2023
Chantilly Bridge
Maggie
2023
Abbott Elementary
Teresa · (1 episode)
2021
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
2021
The Sparks Brothers
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Self
2021
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Self (archive footage)
2020
Working Man
Iola Parkes
2019
Con Man
Carol Minkow
2018
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Self
2017
The Family Whistle
Self
2016
Dreamland
Victoria
2016
Grace and Frankie
Teddie · (2 episodes)
2015
Palo Alto
Mrs. Ganem
2013
Pizza with Bullets
Mary Perspirino
2012
The Godfather Legacy
Self
2012
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Self
2011
The Return of Joe Rich
Gloria Neiderman
2011
The Deported
Dina
2010
Neighbors from Hell
(1 episode)
2010
My Father's Will
Mrs. Mancini
2009
Dim Sum Funeral
Viola Gruber
2008
Looking for Palladin
Rosario
2008
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Peg
2007
Homo Erectus
Ishbo's Mother
2007
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
Bianca Hale
2007
Rocky Balboa
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
2006
The Opponents
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
2006
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Self
2006
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Self
2006
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Self
2006
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
2006
Bio.
Self
2005
I ♥ Huckabees
Mrs. Silver
2004
Family Tree
Patricia
2003
Kiss The Bride
Irene Sposato
2002
The Visit
Parole Board Member Marilyn
2001
The Whole Shebang
Contessa Bazinni
2001
Palmer's Pick-Up
Mr. Price
1999
The Landlady
Melanie Leroy
1998
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
Path of Dreams
Ida Stern
1998
Lured Innocence
Martha Chambers
1997
River Made to Drown In
Jaime's Mother
1997
She's So Lovely
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
1997
Born Into Exile
Donna Nolan
1997
Deadfall
Sam
1993
Chantilly Lace
Maggie
1993
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
1992
Cold Heaven
Sister Martha
1992
For Richer, for Poorer
Millie Katourian
1992
Mark Twain and Me
Jean Clemens
1991
Bed & Breakfast
Claire
1991
The Godfather Part III
Connie Corleone Rizzi
1990
Rocky V
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1990
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
Self / Connie Corleone
1990
New York Stories
Charlotte
1989
Rip Van Winkle
Wilma Van Winkle
1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Gina
1987
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986
Rad
Mrs. Jones
1986
Rocky IV
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
1985
Reel Horror
Sandy (archive footage)
1985
Faerie Tale Theatre
Wilma Van Winkle · (1 episode)
1982
Rocky III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1982
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
1981
Windows
Emily Hollander
1980
Prophecy
Maggie Verne
1979
Rocky II
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1979
Old Boyfriends
Dianne
1979
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Carol Agnelli
1978
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi · (4 episodes)
1977
Kill Me If You Can
Rosalie Asher
1977
Rocky
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
1976
Rich Man, Poor Man
Teresa Santoro · (12 episodes)
1976
Foster & Laurie
Adelaide Laurie
1975
Doctors' Hospital
(1 episode)
1975
The Godfather Part II
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
1974
Maxie
Sandy
1973
The Godfather
Connie Corleone Rizzi
1972
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Coralee
1970
The Dunwich Horror
Nurse Cora
1970
The Vendors
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
1970
That's Amore!
The Outside Man
Make-up Girl
1972
The Christian Licorice Store
Last Party Guest
1971
The Wild Racers
June
1968
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1961