Talia Shire

Talia Shire

  • Birthday: 1946-04-25
  • Place of birth: Lake Success, New York, USA
  • Also know as: Talia Coppola

Biography

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.

Filmography

The Godfather Part III

1990

As Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Godfather Part II

1974

As Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

Rocky

1976

As Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Rocky IV

1985

As Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

Rocky II

1979

As Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky III

1982

As Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Rocky V

1990

As Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

I ♥ Huckabees

2004

As Mrs. Silver

River Made to Drown In

1997

As Jaime's Mother

Dim Sum Funeral

2008

As Viola Gruber

The Whole Shebang

2001

As Contessa Bazinni

Prophecy

1979

As Maggie Verne

Deadfall

1993

As Sam

Rad

1986

As Mrs. Jones

Homo Erectus

2007

As Ishbo's Mother

The Landlady

1998

As Melanie Leroy

The Dunwich Horror

1970

As Nurse Cora

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

2007

As Bianca Hale

My Father's Will

2009

As Mrs. Mancini

Windows

1980

As Emily Hollander

Mark Twain and Me

1991

As Jean Clemens

Cold Heaven

1992

As Sister Martha

Old Boyfriends

1979

As Dianne

The Wild Racers

1968

As June

Bio.

2005

As Self

Reel Horror

1985

As Sandy (archive footage)

Lured Innocence

2000

As Martha Chambers

Bed & Breakfast

1991

As Claire

The Return of Joe Rich

2011

As Gloria Neiderman

Chantilly Lace

1993

As Maggie

Looking for Palladin

2008

As Rosario

The Deported

2010

As Dina

Kill Me If You Can

1977

As Rosalie Asher

Palo Alto

2014

As Mrs. Ganem

Palmer's Pick Up

1999

As Mr. Price

Maxie

1973

As Sandy

Kiss The Bride

2002

As Irene Sposato

Dreamland

2016

As Victoria

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990

As Self / Connie Corleone

For Richer, for Poorer

1992

As Millie Katourian

Con Man

2018

As Carol Minkow

Rip Van Winkle

1987

As Wilma Van Winkle

The Family Whistle

2016

As Self

Working Man

2019

As Iola Parkes

Path of Dreams

1998

As Ida Stern

The Visit

2001

As Parole Board Member Marilyn

The Godfather Epic: 1901-1959

1981

As Connie Corleone-Rizzi

The Outside Man

1972

As Make-up Girl

Pizza with Bullets

2012

As Mary Perspirino

Foster & Laurie

1975

As Adelaide Laurie

The Christian Licorice Store

1971

As Last Party Guest

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

2021

As Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)

Born Into Exile

1997

As Donna Nolan

Megalopolis

2024

As Constance Crassus Catilina

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

1978

As Carol Agnelli

Chantilly Bridge

2023

As Maggie

The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic

1981

As Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

New York Stories

1989

As Charlotte

The Godfather

1972

As Connie Corleone Rizzi

Nonnas

0000

As

Rocky Balboa

2006

As Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage)

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

2020

As Self (archive footage)

Sly

2023

As Self

She's So Lovely

1997

As Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

The Opponents

2006

As Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa

Family Tree

2003

As Patricia

The Vendors

1970

As Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

Production

One Night Stand

1995

As Director

Lionheart

1987

As Producer

The Landlady

1998

As Associate Producer

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