Birthday:
Apr 25, 1946
Place of Birth: Lake Success, New York, USA
Place of Birth: Lake Success, New York, USA
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.
Filmography
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Godfather Part II | Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone | 1974 |
| The Godfather Part III | Connie Corleone Rizzi | 1990 |
| Rocky | Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino | 1976 |
| Rocky III | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 1982 |
| Rocky II | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 1979 |
| Rocky V | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 1990 |
| Rocky IV | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa | 1985 |
| I ♥ Huckabees | Mrs. Silver | 2004 |
| River Made to Drown In | Jaime's Mother | 1997 |
| Dim Sum Funeral | Viola Gruber | 2008 |
| The Whole Shebang | Contessa Bazinni | 2001 |
| Prophecy | Maggie Verne | 1979 |
| Prohibition Opens the Floodgates | Self | 2006 |
| Chantilly Bridge | Maggie | 2023 |
| The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage) | 2021 |
| The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic | Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi | 1981 |
| Deadfall | Sam | 1993 |
| Rad | Mrs. Jones | 1986 |
| Homo Erectus | Ishbo's Mother | 2007 |
| The Landlady | Melanie Leroy | 1998 |
| The Dunwich Horror | Nurse Cora | 1970 |
| Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood | Self | 2006 |
| The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | Self | 2011 |
| New York Stories | Charlotte | 1989 |
| Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films | Self | 2006 |
| Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke | Bianca Hale | 2007 |
| Windows | Emily Hollander | 1980 |
| My Father's Will | Mrs. Mancini | 2009 |
| Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. | Coralee | 1970 |
| The Godfather | Connie Corleone Rizzi | 1972 |
| Mark Twain and Me | Jean Clemens | 1991 |
| Cold Heaven | Sister Martha | 1992 |
| Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star | 1986 | |
| Nonnas | 1970 | |
| Rocky Balboa | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) | 2006 |
| Old Boyfriends | Dianne | 1979 |
| The Wild Racers | June | 1968 |
| Bio. | Self | 2005 |
| Reel Horror | Sandy (archive footage) | 1985 |
| Bed & Breakfast | Claire | 1991 |
| 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | Self (archive footage) | 2020 |
| Lured Innocence | Martha Chambers | 2000 |
| The Return of Joe Rich | Gloria Neiderman | 2011 |
| Looking for Palladin | Rosario | 2008 |
| Chantilly Lace | Maggie | 1993 |
| Born Into Exile | Donna Nolan | 1997 |
| The Deported | Dina | 2010 |
| Sly | Self | 2023 |
| Kill Me If You Can | Rosalie Asher | 1977 |
| She's So Lovely | Restaurant Owner (uncredited) | 1997 |
| Palo Alto | Mrs. Ganem | 2014 |
| The Opponents | Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa | 2006 |
| The Godfather Legacy | Self | 2012 |
| Divorce: A Contemporary Western | 1998 | |
| Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This | Carol Agnelli | 1978 |
| Megalopolis | Constance Crassus Catilina | 2024 |
| Family Tree | Patricia | 2003 |
| Palmer's Pick Up | Mr. Price | 1999 |
| Maxie | Sandy | 1973 |
| John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Self | 2017 |
| The Vendors | Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola) | 1970 |
| Kiss The Bride | Irene Sposato | 2002 |
| Dreamland | Victoria | 2016 |
| The Godfather Family: A Look Inside | Self / Connie Corleone | 1990 |
| That's Amore! | 1970 | |
| For Richer, for Poorer | Millie Katourian | 1992 |
| Con Man | Carol Minkow | 2018 |
| Christmas at Cadillac Jack's | Peg | 2007 |
| Rip Van Winkle | Wilma Van Winkle | 1987 |
| The Family Whistle | Self | 2016 |
| Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light | Self | 2006 |
| Working Man | Iola Parkes | 2019 |
| Path of Dreams | Ida Stern | 1998 |
| The Visit | Parole Board Member Marilyn | 2001 |
| The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 | Connie Corleone-Rizzi | 1992 |
| The Outside Man | Make-up Girl | 1972 |
| Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife | Gina | 1987 |
| Pizza with Bullets | Mary Perspirino | 2012 |
| Foster & Laurie | Adelaide Laurie | 1975 |
| Stallone: Frank, That Is | Self | 2021 |
| The Christian Licorice Store | Last Party Guest | 1971 |
| The Sparks Brothers | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | 2021 | Series | Cast | Year |
| Doctors' Hospital | 1975 | |
| Neighbors from Hell | 2010 | |
| The Mike Douglas Show | Self | 1961 |
| Faerie Tale Theatre | Wilma Van Winkle | 1982 |
| Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television | Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi | 1977 |
| Grace and Frankie | Teddie | 2015 |
| Rich Man, Poor Man | Teresa Santoro | 1976 |
| Abbott Elementary | Teresa | 2021 |
