Talia Shire
Born in Lake Success, New York, USA — Apr 25 1946
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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…
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The Godfather
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Abbott Elementary
Teresa
Grace and Frankie
Teddie
The Godfather Part II
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Faerie Tale Theatre
Wilma Van Winkle
Rocky
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
The Godfather Part III
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Rocky III
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rich Man, Poor Man
Teresa Santoro
Rocky IV
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Rocky V
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Nonnas
Teresa
Rocky Balboa
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
Rocky II
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Megalopolis
Constance Crassus Catilina
Neighbors from Hell
Doctors' Hospital
Sly
Self
I ♥ Huckabees
Mrs. Silver
Palo Alto
Mrs. Ganem
Rad
Mrs. Jones
The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
New York Stories
Charlotte
Deadfall
Sam
She's So Lovely
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Megadoc
Self
Old Boyfriends
Dianne
Prophecy
Maggie Verne
Working Man
Iola Parkes
That's Amore!
Kiss The Bride
Irene Sposato
The Dunwich Horror
Nurse Cora
Homo Erectus
Ishbo's Mother
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
Self / Connie Corleone
Con Man
Carol Minkow
The Visit
Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
Windows
Emily Hollander
My Father's Will
Mrs. Mancini
One Night Stand
Directing
Cold Heaven
Sister Martha
The Wild Racers
June
Lured Innocence
Martha Chambers
Dreamland
Victoria
River Made to Drown In
Jaime's Mother
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Self (archive footage)
The Landlady
Melanie Leroy
Bed & Breakfast
Claire
The Godfather Legacy
Self
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
Self
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
Gina
The Outside Man
Make-up Girl
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
Self
Born Into Exile
Donna Nolan
The Deported
Dina
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
Self
Palmer's Pick-Up
Mr. Price
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
Self
Bio.
Self
Looking for Palladin
Rosario
Pizza with Bullets
Mary Perspirino
Reel Horror
Sandy (archive footage)
The Whole Shebang
Contessa Bazinni
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
Wilma Van Winkle
Lionheart
Production
Stallone: Frank, That Is
Self
Rocky Special: Burning Youth
Adrian Pennino (archive footage)
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
For Richer, for Poorer
Millie Katourian
Foster & Laurie
Adelaide Laurie
Mark Twain and Me
Jean Clemens
Dim Sum Funeral
Viola Gruber
Kill Me If You Can
Rosalie Asher
Chantilly Bridge
Maggie
The Family Whistle
Self
The Christian Licorice Store
Last Party Guest
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
Coralee
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
Self
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
Peg
Family Tree
Patricia
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
Carol Agnelli
Blue Smoke
Bianca Hale
The Vendors
Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
Chantilly Lace
Maggie
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
The Return of Joe Rich
Gloria Neiderman
Maxie
Sandy
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
Self
Avocado Seed
Ida Stern