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.
Born: April 25, 1946
Place of Birth: Lake Success, New York, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Self
as Teresa
as Constance Crassus Catilina
as Self
as Maggie
as Teresa
as Self
as Self (archive footage)
as Iola Parkes
as Carol Minkow
as Self
as Victoria
as Teddie
as Mrs. Ganem
as Mary Perspirino
as Self
as Gloria Neiderman
as Dina
as Mrs. Mancini
as Viola Gruber
as Rosario
as Ishbo's Mother
as Bianca Hale
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
as Self
as Mrs. Silver
as Patricia
as Irene Sposato
as Parole Board Member Marilyn
as Contessa Bazinni
as Mr. Price
as Melanie Leroy
as Ida Stern
as Martha Chambers
as Jaime's Mother
as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
as Donna Nolan
as Sam
as Maggie
as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
as Sister Martha
as Millie Katourian
as Jean Clemens
as Claire
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
as Self / Connie Corleone
as Charlotte
as Wilma Van Winkle
as Mrs. Jones
as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
as Sandy (archive footage)
as Wilma Van Winkle
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
as Emily Hollander
as Maggie Verne
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
as Dianne
as Carol Agnelli
as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
as Rosalie Asher
as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
as Teresa Santoro
as Adelaide Laurie
as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
as Sandy
as Make-up Girl
as Connie Corleone Rizzi
as Last Party Guest
as Nurse Cora
as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
as June
as Self