Talia Shire

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Talia Shire

Acting 80 April 25, 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 icon…

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The Godfather

The Godfather

8.7 1972 Movie
The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

8.6 1974 Movie
Rocky

Rocky

7.8 1976 Movie
The Godfather Part III

The Godfather Part III

7.4 1990 Movie
Rocky IV

Rocky IV

7.1 1985 Movie
Rocky II

Rocky II

7.3 1979 Movie
Rocky III

Rocky III

6.9 1982 Movie
Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

6.9 2006 Movie
Rocky V

Rocky V

5.8 1990 Movie
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

5.8 1961 TV Show
Megalopolis

Megalopolis

5.2 2024 Movie
Palo Alto

Palo Alto

6.1 2014 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Megadoc

    Movie Self

  2. 2025
    Nonnas

    Movie Teresa

  3. 2024
    Megalopolis

    Movie Constance Crassus Catilina

  4. 2023
    Sly

    Movie Self

  5. 2023
    Chantilly Bridge

    Movie Maggie

  6. 2021
    Abbott Elementary

    TV show Teresa

  7. 2021
    Stallone: Frank, That Is

    Movie Self

  8. 2020
    40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  9. 2019
    Working Man

    Movie Iola Parkes

  10. 2018
    Con Man

    Movie Carol Minkow

  11. 2017
    John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

    Movie Self

  12. 2016
    The Family Whistle

    Movie Self

  13. 2016
    Dreamland

    Movie Victoria

  14. 2016
    The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959

    Movie Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

  15. 2015
    Grace and Frankie

    TV show Teddie

  16. 2014
    Palo Alto

    Movie Mrs. Ganem

More credits
  1. 2012
    Pizza with Bullets

    Movie Mary Perspirino

  2. 2012
    The Godfather Legacy

    Movie Self

  3. 2011
    The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance

    Movie Self

  4. 2011
    The Return of Joe Rich

    Movie Gloria Neiderman

  5. 2010
    The Deported

    Movie Dina

  6. 2010
    Neighbors from Hell

    TV show

  7. 2009
    My Father's Will

    Movie Mrs. Mancini

  8. 2008
    Dim Sum Funeral

    Movie Viola Gruber

  9. 2008
    Looking for Palladin

    Movie Rosario

  10. 2007
    Christmas at Cadillac Jack's

    Movie Peg

  11. 2007
    Homo Erectus

    Movie Ishbo's Mother

  12. 2007
    Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

    Movie Bianca Hale

  13. 2006
    Rocky Balboa

    Movie Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

  14. 2006
    Prohibition Opens the Floodgates

    Movie Self

  15. 2006
    Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light

    Movie Self

  16. 2006
    Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood

    Movie Self

  17. 2006
    Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films

    Movie Self

  18. 2005
    Bio.

    Movie Self

  19. 2004
    I ♥ Huckabees

    Movie Mrs. Silver

  20. 2003
    Dunsmore

    Movie Mildred

  21. 2003
    Family Tree

    Movie Patricia

  22. 2002
    Kiss The Bride

    Movie Irene Sposato

  23. 2001
    The Visit

    Movie Parole Board Member Marilyn

  24. 2001
    The Whole Shebang

    Movie Contessa Bazinni