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Talia Shire
Born · April 25, 1946 (78 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Lake Success, New York, USA
Bio
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.
Nonnas
Teresa
0.0
2025
Megalopolis
Constance Crassus Catilina
5.3
2024
Sly
Self
7.2
2023
Chantilly Bridge
Maggie
5.3
2023
Abbott Elementary
Teresa · (1 episode)
7.5
2021
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
5.7
2021
The Sparks Brothers
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
7.4
2021
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Self
5.9
2021
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Self (archive footage)
7.7
2020
Working Man
Iola Parkes
7.7
2019
Con Man
Carol Minkow
5.2
2018
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Self
6.8
2017
The Family Whistle
Self
6.0
2016
Dreamland
Victoria
6.0
2016
Grace and Frankie
Teddie · (2 episodes)
7.7
2015
Palo Alto
Mrs. Ganem
6.1
2013
Pizza with Bullets
Mary Perspirino
6.0
2012
The Godfather Legacy
Self
7.1
2012
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Self
6.2
2011
The Return of Joe Rich
Gloria Neiderman
5.9
2011
The Deported
Dina
0.5
2010
Neighbors from Hell
(1 episode)
6.4
2010
My Father's Will
Mrs. Mancini
5.3
2009
Dim Sum Funeral
Viola Gruber
4.6
2008
Looking for Palladin
Rosario
3.7
2008
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Peg
10.0
2007
Homo Erectus
Ishbo's Mother
3.9
2007
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
Bianca Hale
5.3
2007
Rocky Balboa
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
6.9
2006
The Opponents
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
0.0
2006
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Self
0.0
2006
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Self
4.0
2006
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Self
0.0
2006
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
7.1
2006
Bio.
Self
6.0
2005
I ♥ Huckabees
Mrs. Silver
6.3
2004
Family Tree
Patricia
0.0
2003
Kiss The Bride
Irene Sposato
4.8
2002
The Visit
Parole Board Member Marilyn
7.6
2001
The Whole Shebang
Contessa Bazinni
4.9
2001
Palmer's Pick-Up
Mr. Price
3.0
1999
The Landlady
Melanie Leroy
4.5
1998
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
2.5
1998
Path of Dreams
Ida Stern
8.5
1998
Lured Innocence
Martha Chambers
4.6
1997
River Made to Drown In
Jaime's Mother
5.0
1997
She's So Lovely
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
5.9
1997
Born Into Exile
Donna Nolan
7.0
1997
Deadfall
Sam
4.0
1993
Chantilly Lace
Maggie
10.0
1993
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
8.9
1992
Cold Heaven
Sister Martha
4.5
1992
For Richer, for Poorer
Millie Katourian
5.5
1992
Mark Twain and Me
Jean Clemens
7.4
1991
Bed & Breakfast
Claire
5.7
1991
The Godfather Part III
Connie Corleone Rizzi
7.4
1990
Rocky V
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
5.8
1990
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
Self / Connie Corleone
7.7
1990
New York Stories
Charlotte
6.2
1989
Rip Van Winkle
Wilma Van Winkle
5.0
1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Gina
7.3
1987
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
4.5
1986
Rad
Mrs. Jones
6.5
1986
Rocky IV
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
7.1
1985
Reel Horror
Sandy (archive footage)
2.4
1985
Faerie Tale Theatre
Wilma Van Winkle · (1 episode)
8.2
1982
Rocky III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
6.9
1982
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
9.3
1981
Windows
Emily Hollander
5.1
1980
Prophecy
Maggie Verne
5.5
1979
Rocky II
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
7.3
1979
Old Boyfriends
Dianne
5.0
1979
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Carol Agnelli
4.0
1978
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi · (4 episodes)
8.6
1977
Kill Me If You Can
Rosalie Asher
0.0
1977
Rocky
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
7.8
1976
Rich Man, Poor Man
Teresa Santoro · (12 episodes)
7.8
1976
Foster & Laurie
Adelaide Laurie
0.0
1975
Doctors' Hospital
(1 episode)
5.0
1975
The Godfather Part II
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
8.6
1974
Maxie
Sandy
1.8
1973
The Godfather
Connie Corleone Rizzi
8.7
1972
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Coralee
4.2
1970
The Dunwich Horror
Nurse Cora
5.4
1970
The Vendors
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
0.0
1970
That's Amore!
0.0
The Outside Man
Make-up Girl
6.2
1972
The Christian Licorice Store
Last Party Guest
4.4
1971
The Wild Racers
June
3.8
1968
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
5.1
1961