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.
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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Filmography (Movies)
Megadoc
Character:Self
Release Date:19/09/2025
Nonnas
Character:Teresa
Release Date:01/05/2025
Megalopolis
Character:Constance Crassus Catilina
Release Date:25/09/2024
Sly
Character:Self
Release Date:16/09/2023
Chantilly Bridge
Character:Maggie
Release Date:24/03/2023
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Character:Self
Release Date:19/01/2021
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:09/06/2020
Working Man
Character:Iola Parkes
Release Date:02/02/2019
Con Man
Character:Carol Minkow
Release Date:02/03/2018
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Character:Self
Release Date:01/08/2017
The Family Whistle
Character:Self
Release Date:19/05/2016
Dreamland
Character:Victoria
Release Date:14/04/2016
Palo Alto
Character:Mrs. Ganem
Release Date:09/05/2014
Pizza with Bullets
Character:Mary Perspirino
Release Date:15/12/2012
The Godfather Legacy
Character:Self
Release Date:12/07/2012
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Character:Self
Release Date:27/12/2011
The Return of Joe Rich
Character:Gloria Neiderman
Release Date:12/10/2011
The Deported
Character:Dina
Release Date:15/06/2010
My Father's Will
Character:Mrs. Mancini
Release Date:27/03/2009
Dim Sum Funeral
Character:Viola Gruber
Release Date:01/11/2008
Looking for Palladin
Character:Rosario
Release Date:05/03/2008
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Character:Peg
Release Date:18/12/2007
Homo Erectus
Character:Ishbo's Mother
Release Date:10/07/2007
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
Character:Bianca Hale
Release Date:12/02/2007
Rocky Balboa
Character:Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Release Date:20/12/2006
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Character:Self
Release Date:18/09/2006
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Character:Self
Release Date:18/07/2006
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Character:Self
Release Date:18/07/2006
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Character:Self
Release Date:18/07/2006
Bio.
Character:Self
Release Date:01/03/2005
I ♥ Huckabees
Character:Mrs. Silver
Release Date:10/09/2004
Family Tree
Character:Patricia
Release Date:01/01/2003
Kiss The Bride
Character:Irene Sposato
Release Date:16/10/2002
The Visit
Character:Parole Board Member Marilyn
Release Date:20/04/2001
The Whole Shebang
Character:Contessa Bazinni
Release Date:11/02/2001
Palmer's Pick-Up
Character:Mr. Price
Release Date:09/02/1999
The Landlady
Character:Melanie Leroy
Release Date:10/11/1998
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
Character:
Release Date:19/10/1998
Path of Dreams
Character:Ida Stern
Release Date:08/08/1998
Lured Innocence
Character:Martha Chambers
Release Date:28/12/1997
River Made to Drown In
Character:Jaime's Mother
Release Date:01/10/1997
She's So Lovely
Character:Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Release Date:29/08/1997
Born Into Exile
Character:Donna Nolan
Release Date:17/03/1997
Deadfall
Character:Sam
Release Date:08/10/1993
Chantilly Lace
Character:Maggie
Release Date:18/07/1993
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Character:Connie Corleone-Rizzi
Release Date:21/10/1992
Cold Heaven
Character:Sister Martha
Release Date:29/05/1992
For Richer, for Poorer
Character:Millie Katourian
Release Date:01/01/1992
Mark Twain and Me
Character:Jean Clemens
Release Date:22/11/1991
Bed & Breakfast
Character:Claire
Release Date:22/09/1991
The Godfather Part III
Character:Connie Corleone Rizzi
Release Date:25/12/1990
Rocky V
Character:Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Release Date:16/11/1990
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
Character:Self / Connie Corleone
Release Date:12/07/1990
New York Stories
Character:Charlotte
Release Date:10/03/1989
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
Character:Wilma Van Winkle
Release Date:23/03/1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Character:Gina
Release Date:18/01/1987
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Character:
Release Date:01/12/1986
Rad
Character:Mrs. Jones
Release Date:21/03/1986
Rocky IV
Character:Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Release Date:21/11/1985
Reel Horror
Character:Sandy (archive footage)
Release Date:01/10/1985
Rocky III
Character:Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Release Date:28/05/1982
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
Character:Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Release Date:24/03/1981
Windows
Character:Emily Hollander
Release Date:18/01/1980
Prophecy
Character:Maggie Verne
Release Date:14/09/1979
Rocky II
Character:Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Release Date:15/06/1979
Old Boyfriends
Character:Dianne
Release Date:22/03/1979
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Character:Carol Agnelli
Release Date:12/07/1978
Kill Me If You Can
Character:Rosalie Asher
Release Date:25/09/1977
Rocky
Character:Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Release Date:20/11/1976
Foster & Laurie
Character:Adelaide Laurie
Release Date:13/11/1975
The Godfather Part II
Character:Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Release Date:20/12/1974
Maxie
Character:Sandy
Release Date:01/01/1973
The Outside Man
Character:Make-up Girl
Release Date:21/12/1972
The Godfather
Character:Connie Corleone Rizzi
Release Date:14/03/1972
The Christian Licorice Store
Character:Last Party Guest
Release Date:24/11/1971
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Character:Coralee
Release Date:04/09/1970
The Dunwich Horror
Character:Nurse Cora
Release Date:14/01/1970
The Vendors
Character:Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
Release Date:01/01/1970
The Wild Racers
Character:June
Release Date:27/03/1968
Television Appearances
Abbott Elementary
Character:Teresa
Grace and Frankie
Character:Teddie
Neighbors from Hell
Character:
Faerie Tale Theatre
Character:Wilma Van Winkle
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Character:Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Rich Man, Poor Man
Character:Teresa Santoro
Doctors' Hospital
Character:
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self
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