Talia Shire

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.

Cast

The Godfather Part II
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
The Godfather Part III
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rocky II
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky IV
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Rocky V
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
I ♥ Huckabees
Mrs. Silver
River Made to Drown In
Jaime's Mother
Dim Sum Funeral
Viola Gruber
The Whole Shebang
Contessa Bazinni
Prophecy
Maggie Verne
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Self
Chantilly Bridge
Maggie
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Deadfall
Sam
Rad
Mrs. Jones
Homo Erectus
Ishbo's Mother
The Landlady
Melanie Leroy
The Dunwich Horror
Nurse Cora
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Self
New York Stories
Charlotte
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Self
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
Bianca Hale
Windows
Emily Hollander
My Father's Will
Mrs. Mancini
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Coralee
The Godfather
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Mark Twain and Me
Jean Clemens
Cold Heaven
Sister Martha
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
Unknown
Nonnas
Teresa
Rocky Balboa
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Old Boyfriends
Dianne
The Wild Racers
June
Bio.
Self
Reel Horror
Sandy (archive footage)
Bed & Breakfast
Claire
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Self (archive footage)
Lured Innocence
Martha Chambers
The Return of Joe Rich
Gloria Neiderman
Looking for Palladin
Rosario
Chantilly Lace
Maggie
Born Into Exile
Donna Nolan
The Deported
Dina
Sly
Self
Kill Me If You Can
Rosalie Asher
She's So Lovely
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Palo Alto
Mrs. Ganem
The Godfather Legacy
Self
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
Unknown
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Carol Agnelli
Megalopolis
Constance Crassus Catilina
Family Tree
Patricia
Palmer's Pick-Up
Mr. Price
Maxie
Sandy
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Self
The Vendors
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
Kiss The Bride
Irene Sposato
Dreamland
Victoria
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
Self / Connie Corleone
That's Amore!
Unknown
For Richer, for Poorer
Millie Katourian
Con Man
Carol Minkow
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Peg
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
Wilma Van Winkle
The Family Whistle
Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
Working Man
Iola Parkes
Path of Dreams
Ida Stern
The Visit
Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
The Outside Man
Make-up Girl
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Gina
Pizza with Bullets
Mary Perspirino
Foster & Laurie
Adelaide Laurie
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Self
The Christian Licorice Store
Last Party Guest
Megadoc
Self