Talia Shire

Talia Shire, born 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.

Nonnas
2025
Teresa

Megalopolis
2024
Constance Crassus Catilina

Chantilly Bridge
2023
Maggie

Sly
2023
Self

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
2021
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)

Stallone: Frank, That Is
2021
Self

The Sparks Brothers
2021
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020
Self (archive footage)

Working Man
2019
Iola Parkes

Con Man
2018
Carol Minkow

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017
Self

Dreamland
2016
Victoria

The Family Whistle
2016
Self

Palo Alto
2013
Mrs. Ganem

The Godfather Legacy
2012
Self

Pizza with Bullets
2012
Mary Perspirino

The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
2011
Self

The Return of Joe Rich
2011
Gloria Neiderman

The Deported
2010
Dina

My Father's Will
2009
Mrs. Mancini

Dim Sum Funeral
2008
Viola Gruber

Looking for Palladin
2008
Rosario

Homo Erectus
2007
Ishbo's Mother

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
2007
Bianca Hale

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
2007
Peg

Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
2006
Self

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

Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
2006
Self

Rocky Balboa
2006
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

The Opponents
2006
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
Self

Bio.
2005
Self

I ♥ Huckabees
2004
Mrs. Silver

Family Tree
2003
Patricia

Kiss The Bride
2002
Irene Sposato

The Whole Shebang
2001
Contessa Bazinni

Palmer's Pick-Up
1999
Mr. Price

The Landlady
1998
Associate Producer

Path of Dreams
1998
Ida Stern

River Made to Drown In
1997
Jaime's Mother

Lured Innocence
1997
Martha Chambers

Born Into Exile
1997
Donna Nolan

She's So Lovely
1997
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

One Night Stand
1995
Director

Deadfall
1993
Sam

Chantilly Lace
1993
Maggie

Cold Heaven
1992
Sister Martha

For Richer, for Poorer
1992
Millie Katourian

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
1992
Connie Corleone-Rizzi

Mark Twain and Me
1991
Jean Clemens

Bed & Breakfast
1991
Claire

The Godfather Part III
1990
Connie Corleone Rizzi

Rocky V
1990
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
1990
Self / Connie Corleone

New York Stories
1989
Charlotte

Lionheart
1987
Producer

Rip Van Winkle
1987
Wilma Van Winkle

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
Gina

Rad
1986
Mrs. Jones

Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986

Rocky IV
1985
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

Reel Horror
1985
Sandy (archive footage)

Rocky III
1982
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
1981
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

Windows
1980
Emily Hollander

Rocky II
1979
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Prophecy
1979
Maggie Verne

Old Boyfriends
1979
Dianne

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
1978
Carol Agnelli

Kill Me If You Can
1977
Rosalie Asher

Rocky
1976
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Foster & Laurie
1975
Adelaide Laurie

The Godfather Part II
1974
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

Maxie
1973
Sandy

The Godfather
1972
Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Outside Man
1972
Make-up Girl

The Christian Licorice Store
1971
Last Party Guest

The Dunwich Horror
1970
Nurse Cora

Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
1970
Coralee

The Vendors
1970
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

The Wild Racers
1968
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