Talia Shire
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.
Acted in
Megalopolis
2024
as Constance Crassus Catilina
Sly
2023
as Self
Chantilly Bridge
2023
as Maggie
Abbott Elementary
2021
as Teresa
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
2021
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
The Sparks Brothers
2021
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Stallone: Frank, That Is
2021
as Self
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020
as Self (archive footage)
Working Man
2019
as Iola Parkes
Con Man
2018
as Carol Minkow
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
as Self
The Family Whistle
2016
as Self
Dreamland
2016
as Victoria
Grace and Frankie
2015
as Teddie
Palo Alto
2014
as Mrs. Ganem
Pizza with Bullets
2012
as Mary Perspirino
The Godfather Legacy
2012
as Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
2011
as Self
The Return of Joe Rich
2011
as Gloria Neiderman
The Deported
2010
as Dina
Neighbors from Hell
2010
My Father's Will
2009
as Mrs. Mancini
Dim Sum Funeral
2008
as Viola Gruber
Looking for Palladin
2008
as Rosario
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
2007
as Peg
Homo Erectus
2007
as Ishbo's Mother
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
2007
as Bianca Hale
Rocky Balboa
2006
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
The Opponents
2006
as Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
2006
as Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
2006
as Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
2006
as Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
as Self
Bio.
2005
as Self
I ♥ Huckabees
2004
as Mrs. Silver
Family Tree
2003
as Patricia
Kiss The Bride
2002
as Irene Sposato
The Visit
2001
as Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Whole Shebang
2001
as Contessa Bazinni
Palmer's Pick Up
1999
as Mr. Price
The Landlady
1998
as Melanie Leroy
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
Path of Dreams
1998
as Ida Stern
Lured Innocence
1997
as Martha Chambers
River Made to Drown In
1997
as Jaime's Mother
She's So Lovely
1997
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Born Into Exile
1997
as Donna Nolan
Deadfall
1993
as Sam
Chantilly Lace
1993
as Maggie
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
1992
as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
Cold Heaven
1992
as Sister Martha
For Richer, for Poorer
1992
as Millie Katourian
Mark Twain and Me
1991
as Jean Clemens
Bed & Breakfast
1991
as Claire
The Godfather Part III
1990
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky V
1990
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
1990
as Self / Connie Corleone
New York Stories
1989
as Charlotte
Rip Van Winkle
1987
as Wilma Van Winkle
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
as Gina
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986
Rad
1986
as Mrs. Jones
Rocky IV
1985
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Reel Horror
1985
as Sandy (archive footage)
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
as Wilma Van Winkle
Rocky III
1982
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
1981
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Windows
1980
as Emily Hollander
Prophecy
1979
as Maggie Verne
Rocky II
1979
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Old Boyfriends
1979
as Dianne
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
1978
as Carol Agnelli
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
1977
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Kill Me If You Can
1977
as Rosalie Asher
Rocky
1976
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rich Man, Poor Man
1976
as Teresa Santoro
Foster & Laurie
1975
as Adelaide Laurie
Doctors' Hospital
1975
The Godfather Part II
1974
as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Maxie
1973
as Sandy
The Outside Man
1972
as Make-up Girl
The Godfather
1972
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Christian Licorice Store
1971
as Last Party Guest
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
1970
as Coralee
The Dunwich Horror
1970
as Nurse Cora
The Vendors
1970
as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
The Wild Racers
1968
as June
Nonnas