
Talia Shire
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.
Acting (76 movies)

The Godfather Part II
1974

The Godfather Part III
1990

Rocky
1976

Rocky II
1979

Rocky III
1982

Rocky IV
1985

Rocky V
1990

I ♥ Huckabees
2004

River Made to Drown In
1997

Dim Sum Funeral
2008

The Whole Shebang
2001

Prophecy
1979

Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
2006

Chantilly Bridge
2023

Deadfall
1993

Rad
1986

Homo Erectus
2007

The Landlady
1998

The Dunwich Horror
1970

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

The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
2011

New York Stories
1989

Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
2006

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
2007

Windows
1980

My Father's Will
2009

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

The Godfather
1972

Mark Twain and Me
1991

Cold Heaven
1992

Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
1986

Nonnas
2025

Rocky Balboa
2006

Old Boyfriends
1979

The Wild Racers
1968

Bio.
2005

Reel Horror
1985

Bed & Breakfast
1991

40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020

Lured Innocence
1997

The Return of Joe Rich
2011

Looking for Palladin
2008

Chantilly Lace
1993

Born Into Exile
1997

The Deported
2010

Sly
2023

Kill Me If You Can
1977

She's So Lovely
1997

Palo Alto
2013

The Godfather Legacy
2012

Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
1978

Megalopolis
2024

Family Tree
2003

Palmer's Pick-Up
1999

Maxie
1973

John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
2017

The Vendors
1970

Kiss The Bride
2002

Dreamland
2016

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
1990

For Richer, for Poorer
1992

Con Man
2018

Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
2007

Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
1987

The Family Whistle
2016

Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006

Working Man
2019

Path of Dreams
1998

The Outside Man
1972

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987

Pizza with Bullets
2012

Foster & Laurie
1975

Stallone: Frank, That Is
2021

The Christian Licorice Store
1971

Megadoc
2025
Directing (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star | 1986 | Executive Producer |
| Lionheart | 1987 | Producer |
