Talia Shire

Apr 25, 1946 (79 years old) in Lake Success, New York, USA

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.

Known For

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The Godfather

Connie Corleone Rizzi

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Grace and Frankie

Teddie

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Abbott Elementary

Teresa

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The Godfather Part II

Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

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Faerie Tale Theatre

Wilma Van Winkle

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The Godfather Part III

Connie Corleone Rizzi

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Rocky IV

Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

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Megalopolis

Constance Crassus Catilina

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Rocky

Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

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Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television

Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

Credits

That's Amore! Future

★ NR
Nonnas 2025

Teresa

★ NR
Megalopolis 2024

Constance Crassus Catilina

★ 5.3
Sly 2023

Self

★ 7.2
Chantilly Bridge 2023

Maggie

★ 5.3
Abbott Elementary 2021

Teresa

★ 7.5
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' 2021

Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)

★ 5.7
The Sparks Brothers 2021

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

★ 7.4
Stallone: Frank, That Is 2021

Self

★ 5.9
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic 2020

Self (archive footage)

★ 7.7
Working Man 2019

Iola Parkes

★ 7.7
Con Man 2018

Carol Minkow

★ 5.2
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs 2017

Self

★ 6.8
The Family Whistle 2016

Self

★ 6
Dreamland 2016

Victoria

★ 6
Grace and Frankie 2015

Teddie

★ 7.7
Palo Alto 2013

Mrs. Ganem

★ 6.1
Pizza with Bullets 2012

Mary Perspirino

★ 6
The Godfather Legacy 2012

Self

★ 7.1
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance 2011

Self

★ 6.2
The Return of Joe Rich 2011

Gloria Neiderman

★ 5.9
The Deported 2010

Dina

★ 0.5
Neighbors from Hell 2010

★ 6.4
My Father's Will 2009

Mrs. Mancini

★ 5.3
Dim Sum Funeral 2008

Viola Gruber

★ 4.6
Looking for Palladin 2008

Rosario

★ 3.7
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's 2007

Peg

★ 10
Homo Erectus 2007

Ishbo's Mother

★ 3.9
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke 2007

Bianca Hale

★ 5.3
Rocky Balboa 2006

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

★ 6.9
The Opponents 2006

Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa

★ NR
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates 2006

Self

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

Self

★ 4
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films 2006

Self

★ NR
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light 2006

Self

★ 7.1
Bio. 2005

Self

★ 6
I ♥ Huckabees 2004

Mrs. Silver

★ 6.3
Family Tree 2003

Patricia

★ NR
Kiss The Bride 2002

Irene Sposato

★ 4.8
The Visit 2001

Parole Board Member Marilyn

★ 7.6
The Whole Shebang 2001

Contessa Bazinni

★ 4.9
Palmer's Pick-Up 1999

Mr. Price

★ 3
The Landlady 1998

Melanie Leroy

★ 4.5
Divorce: A Contemporary Western 1998

★ 2.5
Path of Dreams 1998

Ida Stern

★ 8.7
Lured Innocence 1997

Martha Chambers

★ 4.6
River Made to Drown In 1997

Jaime's Mother

★ 5
She's So Lovely 1997

Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

★ 5.9
Born Into Exile 1997

Donna Nolan

★ 7
Deadfall 1993

Sam

★ 4.1
Chantilly Lace 1993

Maggie

★ 10
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 1992

Connie Corleone-Rizzi

★ 8.9
Cold Heaven 1992

Sister Martha

★ 4.6
For Richer, for Poorer 1992

Millie Katourian

★ 5.5
Mark Twain and Me 1991

Jean Clemens

★ 7.3
Bed & Breakfast 1991

Claire

★ 5.7
The Godfather Part III 1990

Connie Corleone Rizzi

★ 7.4
Rocky V 1990

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

★ 5.8
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside 1990

Self / Connie Corleone

★ 7.7
New York Stories 1989

Charlotte

★ 6.2
Rip Van Winkle 1987

Wilma Van Winkle

★ 5
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife 1987

Gina

★ 7.3
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star 1986

★ 4.5
Rad 1986

Mrs. Jones

★ 6.5
Rocky IV 1985

Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

★ 7.1
Reel Horror 1985

Sandy (archive footage)

★ 2.4
Faerie Tale Theatre 1982

Wilma Van Winkle

★ 8.1
Rocky III 1982

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

★ 6.9
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic 1981

Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

★ 9.3
Windows 1980

Emily Hollander

★ 5.1
Prophecy 1979

Maggie Verne

★ 5.5
Rocky II 1979

Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

★ 7.3
Old Boyfriends 1979

Dianne

★ 5
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This 1978

Carol Agnelli

★ 4
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television 1977

Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

★ 8.6
Kill Me If You Can 1977

Rosalie Asher

★ NR
Rocky 1976

Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

★ 7.8
Rich Man, Poor Man 1976

Teresa Santoro

★ 7.8
Foster & Laurie 1975

Adelaide Laurie

★ NR
Doctors' Hospital 1975

★ 5
The Godfather Part II 1974

Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

★ 8.6
Maxie 1973

Sandy

★ 1.8
The Outside Man 1972

Make-up Girl

★ 6.2
The Godfather 1972

Connie Corleone Rizzi

★ 8.7
The Christian Licorice Store 1971

Last Party Guest

★ 4.4
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. 1970

Coralee

★ 4.2
The Dunwich Horror 1970

Nurse Cora

★ 5.4
The Vendors 1970

Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

★ NR
The Wild Racers 1968

June

★ 3.8

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