Talia Shire

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.

Known For

Birth Location Lake Success, New York, USA
Born 1946-04-25

Movies

Sly as Self
2023
Chantilly Bridge as Maggie
2023
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago' as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
2021
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic as Self (archive footage)
2020
Working Man as Iola Parkes
2019
Con Man as Carol Minkow
2018
2016
Dreamland as Victoria
2016
Palo Alto as Mrs. Ganem
2014
Pizza with Bullets as Mary Perspirino
2012
2012
The Return of Joe Rich as Gloria Neiderman
2011
The Deported as Dina
2010
My Father's Will as Mrs. Mancini
2009
Dim Sum Funeral as Viola Gruber
2008
2008
Homo Erectus as Ishbo's Mother
2007
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke as Bianca Hale
2007
Rocky Balboa as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage)
2006
The Opponents as Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
2006
Bio. as Self
2005
I ♥ Huckabees as Mrs. Silver
2004
Family Tree as Patricia
2003
Kiss The Bride as Irene Sposato
2002
The Visit as Parole Board Member Marilyn
2001
The Whole Shebang as Contessa Bazinni
2001
Lured Innocence as Martha Chambers
2000
Palmer's Pick Up as Mr. Price
1999
The Landlady as Melanie Leroy
1998
Path of Dreams as Ida Stern
1998
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
1997
Deadfall as Sam
1993
Chantilly Lace as Maggie
1993
Cold Heaven as Sister Martha
1992
For Richer, for Poorer as Millie Katourian
1992
Mark Twain and Me as Jean Clemens
1991
Bed & Breakfast as Claire
1991
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
1990
New York Stories as Charlotte
1989
Rip Van Winkle as Wilma Van Winkle
1987
Rad as Mrs. Jones
1986
Rocky IV as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
1985
Reel Horror as Sandy (archive footage)
1985
Rocky III as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1982
The Godfather Epic: 1901-1959 as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
1981
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
1981
Windows as Emily Hollander
1980
Prophecy as Maggie Verne
1979
Rocky II as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1979
Old Boyfriends as Dianne
1979
1978
Kill Me If You Can as Rosalie Asher
1977
Rocky as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
1976
Foster & Laurie as Adelaide Laurie
1975
The Godfather Part II as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
1974
Maxie as Sandy
1973
The Outside Man as Make-up Girl
1972
The Godfather as Connie Corleone Rizzi
1972
The Christian Licorice Store as Last Party Guest
1971
The Dunwich Horror as Nurse Cora
1970
The Wild Racers as June
1968
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Movies

The Landlady Associate Producer
1998
One Night Stand Director
1995
Lionheart Producer
1987