Acting · Lake Success, New York, USA · Born April 25, 1946
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.
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2025
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MovieNonnas
2025
as Teresa
MovieMegalopolis
2024
as Constance Crassus Catilina
MovieSly
2023
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MovieChantilly Bridge
2023
as Maggie
TVAbbott Elementary
2021
as Teresa
MovieStallone: Frank, That Is
2021
as Self
MovieThe Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
2020
as Connie Corleone
Movie40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020
as Self (archive footage)
MovieWorking Man
2019
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MovieCon Man
2018
as Carol Minkow
MovieJohn G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
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MovieThe Family Whistle
2016
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MovieDreamland
2016
as Victoria
MovieThe Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
2016
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
TVGrace and Frankie
2015
as Teddie
MoviePalo Alto
2014
as Mrs. Ganem
MoviePizza with Bullets
2012
as Mary Perspirino
MovieThe Godfather Legacy
2012
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MovieThe Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
2011
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MovieThe Return of Joe Rich
2011
as Gloria Neiderman
MovieThe Deported
2010
as Dina
TVNeighbors from Hell
2010
MovieMy Father's Will
2009
as Mrs. Mancini
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2008
as Viola Gruber
MovieLooking for Palladin
2008
as Rosario
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2007
as Peg
MovieHomo Erectus
2007
as Ishbo's Mother
MovieNora Roberts' Blue Smoke
2007
as Bianca Hale
MovieRocky Balboa
2006
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
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2006
as Self
MovieMorality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
2006
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MovieMolls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
2006
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MovieFilm Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
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MovieBio.
2005
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MovieI ♥ Huckabees
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as Mrs. Silver
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as Patricia
MovieKiss The Bride
2002
as Irene Sposato
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2001
as Parole Board Member Marilyn
MovieThe Whole Shebang
2001
as Contessa Bazinni
MoviePalmer's Pick-Up
1999
as Mr. Price
MovieThe Landlady
1998
as Melanie Leroy
MovieLured Innocence
1998
as Martha Chambers
MovieDivorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
MovieAvocado Seed
1998
as Ida Stern
MovieRiver Made to Drown In
1997
as Jaime's Mother
MovieShe's So Lovely
1997
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
MovieBorn Into Exile
1997
as Donna Nolan
MovieDeadfall
1993
as Sam
MovieChantilly Lace
1993
as Maggie
MovieThe Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
1992
as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
MovieCold Heaven
1992
as Sister Martha
MovieFor Richer, for Poorer
1992
as Millie Katourian
MovieMark Twain and Me
1991
as Jean Clemens
MovieBed & Breakfast
1991
as Claire
MovieThe Godfather Part III
1990
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
MovieRocky V
1990
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
MovieThe Godfather Family: A Look Inside
1990
as Self / Connie Corleone
MovieRocky Special: Burning Youth
1990
as Adrian Pennino (archive footage)
MovieNew York Stories
1989
as Charlotte
MovieFaerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
1987
as Wilma Van Winkle
MovieBlood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
as Gina
MovieHyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986
MovieRad
1986
as Mrs. Jones
MovieRocky IV
1985
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
MovieReel Horror
1985
as Sandy (archive footage)
TVFaerie Tale Theatre
1982
as Wilma Van Winkle
MovieRocky III
1982
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
MovieWindows
1980
as Emily Hollander
MovieProphecy
1979
as Maggie Verne
MovieRocky II
1979
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
MovieOld Boyfriends
1979
as Dianne
MovieDaddy, I Don't Like It Like This
1978
as Carol Agnelli
TVMario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
1977
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
MovieKill Me If You Can
1977
as Rosalie Asher
MovieRocky
1976
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
TVRich Man, Poor Man
1976
as Teresa Santoro
MovieFoster & Laurie
1975
as Adelaide Laurie
TVDoctors' Hospital
1975
MovieThe Godfather Part II
1974
as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
MovieMaxie
1973
as Sandy
MovieThe Outside Man
1972
as Make-up Girl
MovieThe Godfather
1972
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
MovieThe Christian Licorice Store
1971
as Last Party Guest
MovieGas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
1970
as Coralee
MovieThe Dunwich Horror
1970
as Nurse Cora
MovieThe Vendors
1970
as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
MovieThe Wild Racers
1968
as June
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
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