Talia Shire
Birthdate
April 25, 1946 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Lake Success, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Details
Birthdate
April 25, 1946 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Lake Success, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
Biography
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.
Talia Shire's LGBTQ+ Titles
Windows
Emily Hollander
Acting (89)
That's Amore!
Nonnas
2024
Megalopolis as Constance Crassus Catilina
2023
Sly as Self
2023
Chantilly Bridge as Maggie
2021
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
2021
The Sparks Brothers as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2021
Stallone: Frank, That Is as Self
2020
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic as Self (archive footage)
2019
Working Man as Iola Parkes
2018
Con Man as Carol Minkow
2017
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs as Self
2016
The Family Whistle as Self
2016
Dreamland as Victoria
2015
Grace and Frankie as Teddie (2 episodes)
2014
Palo Alto as Mrs. Ganem
2012
Pizza with Bullets as Mary Perspirino
2012
The Godfather Legacy as Self
2011
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance as Self
2011
The Return of Joe Rich as Gloria Neiderman
2010
The Deported as Dina
2010
Neighbors from Hell (1 episode)
2009
My Father's Will as Mrs. Mancini
2008
Dim Sum Funeral as Viola Gruber
2008
Looking for Palladin as Rosario
2007
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's as Peg
2007
Homo Erectus as Ishbo's Mother
2007
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke as Bianca Hale
2006
Rocky Balboa as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage)
2006
The Opponents as Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
2006
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates as Self
2006
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light as Self
2006
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films as Self
2006
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood as Self
2005
Bio. as Self
2004
I ♥ Huckabees as Mrs. Silver
2003
Family Tree as Patricia
2002
Kiss The Bride as Irene Sposato
2001
The Visit as Parole Board Member Marilyn
2001
The Whole Shebang as Contessa Bazinni
2000
Lured Innocence as Martha Chambers
1999
Palmer's Pick Up as Mr. Price
1998
The Landlady as Melanie Leroy
1998
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
Path of Dreams as Ida Stern
1997
River Made to Drown In as Jaime's Mother
1997
She's So Lovely as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
1997
Born Into Exile as Donna Nolan
1993
Deadfall as Sam
1993
Chantilly Lace as Maggie
1992
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
1992
Cold Heaven as Sister Martha
1992
For Richer, for Poorer as Millie Katourian
1991
Mark Twain and Me as Jean Clemens
1991
Bed & Breakfast as Claire
1990
The Godfather Part III as Connie Corleone Rizzi
1990
Rocky V as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1990
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside as Self / Connie Corleone
1989
New York Stories as Charlotte
1987
Rip Van Winkle as Wilma Van Winkle
1987
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife as Gina
1986
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986
Rad as Mrs. Jones
1985
Rocky IV as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
1985
Reel Horror as Sandy (archive footage)
1982
Faerie Tale Theatre as Wilma Van Winkle (1 episode)
1982
Rocky III as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1981
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
1980
Windows as Emily Hollander
1979
Prophecy as Maggie Verne
1979
Rocky II as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1979
Old Boyfriends as Dianne
1978
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This as Carol Agnelli
1977
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi (4 episodes)
1977
Kill Me If You Can as Rosalie Asher
1976
Rocky as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
1976
Rich Man, Poor Man as Teresa Santoro (12 episodes)
1975
Foster & Laurie as Adelaide Laurie
1975
Doctors' Hospital (1 episode)
1974
The Godfather Part II as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
1973
Maxie as Sandy
1972
The Outside Man as Make-up Girl
1972
The Godfather as Connie Corleone Rizzi
1971
The Christian Licorice Store as Last Party Guest
1970
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. as Coralee
1970
The Dunwich Horror as Nurse Cora
1970
The Vendors as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
1968
The Wild Racers as June
1961
The Mike Douglas Show as Self (1 episode)
Directing (1)
1995
One Night Stand
• Director
Production (2)
1998
The Landlady
• Associate Producer
1987
Lionheart
• Producer