Talia Shire
Acting
Biography
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 91
Movies (83)
Megadoc2025Self
Nonnas2025Teresa
Megalopolis2024Constance Crassus Catilina
Sly2023Self
Chantilly Bridge2023Maggie
Stallone: Frank, That Is2021Self
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone2020Connie Corleone
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic2020Self (archive footage)
Working Man2019Iola Parkes
Con Man2018Carol Minkow
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs2017Self
The Family Whistle2016Self
Dreamland2016Victoria
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–19592016Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Palo Alto2014Mrs. Ganem
Pizza with Bullets2012Mary Perspirino
The Godfather Legacy2012Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance2011Self
The Return of Joe Rich2011Gloria Neiderman
The Deported2010Dina
My Father's Will2009Mrs. Mancini
Dim Sum Funeral2008Viola Gruber
Looking for Palladin2008Rosario
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's2007Peg
Homo Erectus2007Ishbo's Mother
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke2007Bianca Hale
Rocky Balboa2006Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates2006Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light2006Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood2006Self
Shows (8)
Abbott Elementary2021Teresa
Grace and Frankie2015Teddie
Neighbors from Hell2010
Faerie Tale Theatre1982Wilma Van Winkle
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television1977Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Rich Man, Poor Man1976Teresa Santoro
Doctors' Hospital1975
The Mike Douglas Show1961Self