Actor

Talia Shire

Born 25 April 1946 · Lake Success, New York, USA

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.

Films and shows

  1. 2025Nonnas1h 52mTeresa
  2. 2024Megalopolis2h 18mConstance Crassus Catilina
  3. 2023Sly1h 37mSelf
  4. 2023Chantilly Bridge1h 26mMaggie
  5. 2021Stallone: Frank, That Is1h 13mSelf
  6. 202040 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic30mSelf (archive footage)
  7. 2020The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone2h 38mConnie Corleone
  8. 2019Working Man1h 49mIola Parkes
  9. 2018Con Man1h 40mCarol Minkow
  10. 2017John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs1h 18mSelf
  11. 2016The Family Whistle1h 5mSelf
  12. 2016Dreamland1h 29mVictoria
  13. 2016The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–19597h 3mConstanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
  14. 2014Palo Alto1h 40mMrs. Ganem
  15. 2012Pizza with Bullets1h 39mMary Perspirino
  16. 2012The Godfather Legacy1h 35mSelf
  17. 2011The Return of Joe Rich1h 34mGloria Neiderman
  18. 2011The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance1h 28mSelf
  19. 2010The Deported1h 30mDina
  20. 2009My Father's Will1h 28mMrs. Mancini
  21. 2008Dim Sum Funeral1h 35mViola Gruber
  22. 2008Looking for Palladin1h 55mRosario
  23. 2007Christmas at Cadillac Jack's58mPeg
  24. 2007Homo Erectus1h 38mIshbo's Mother
  25. 2007Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke1h 35mBianca Hale
  26. 2006Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films20mSelf
  27. 2006Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood20mSelf
  28. 2006Prohibition Opens the Floodgates18mSelf
  29. 2005Bio.2hSelf
  30. 2003Family Tree36mPatricia
  31. 2003Dunsmore1h 29mMildred
  32. 2002Kiss The Bride1h 29mIrene Sposato
  33. 2001The Whole Shebang1h 37mContessa Bazinni
  34. 2001The Visit1h 47mParole Board Member Marilyn
  35. 1999Palmer's Pick-Up1h 48mMr. Price
  36. 1998The Landlady1h 35mMelanie Leroy
  37. 1998Avocado Seed1h 43mIda Stern
  38. 1998Lured Innocence1h 37mMartha Chambers
  39. 1998Divorce: A Contemporary Western1h 40m
  40. 1997Born Into Exile1h 35mDonna Nolan
  41. 1997River Made to Drown In1h 40mJaime's Mother
  42. 1995One Night Stand1h 33mDirector
  43. 1993Chantilly Lace1h 42mMaggie
  44. 1993Deadfall1h 38mSam
  45. 1992For Richer, for Poorer1h 30mMillie Katourian
  46. 1992Cold Heaven1h 45mSister Martha
  47. 1992The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-19809h 43mConnie Corleone-Rizzi
  48. 1991Mark Twain and Me1h 33mJean Clemens
  49. 1991Bed & Breakfast1h 37mClaire
  50. 1990Rocky V1h 44mAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
  51. 1990Rocky Special: Burning Youth14mAdrian Pennino (archive footage)
  52. 1990The Godfather Part III2h 42mConnie Corleone Rizzi
  53. 1990The Godfather Family: A Look Inside1h 13mSelf / Connie Corleone
  54. 1989New York Stories2h 4mCharlotte
  55. 1987Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle49mWilma Van Winkle
  56. 1987Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife1h 33mGina
  57. 1987Lionheart1h 44mProducer
  58. 1986Rad1h 33mMrs. Jones
  59. 1986Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star1h 32m
  60. 1985Rocky IV1h 31mAdrianna "Adrian" Balboa
  61. 1985Reel Horror1h 25mSandy (archive footage)
  62. 1982Rocky III1h 39mAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
  63. 1980Windows1h 36mEmily Hollander
  64. 1979Prophecy1h 42mMaggie Verne
  65. 1979Old Boyfriends1h 43mDianne
  66. 1979Rocky II1h 59mAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
  67. 1978Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This1h 40mCarol Agnelli
  68. 1977Kill Me If You Can1h 40mRosalie Asher
  69. 1977Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television1 seasonConstanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
  70. 1976Rocky2hAdrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
  71. 1975Foster & Laurie1h 30mAdelaide Laurie
  72. 1974The Godfather Part II3h 22mConstanzia 'Connie' Corleone
  73. 1973Maxie1h 29mSandy
  74. 1972The Godfather2h 55mConnie Corleone Rizzi
  75. 1970Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.1h 19mCoralee
  76. 1970The VendorsMary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
  77. 1970The Dunwich Horror1h 28mNurse Cora
  78. 1968The Wild Racers1h 23mJune