Talia Shire

April 25, 1946 (age 80) Lake Success, New York, USA

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.

Her titles like The Godfather, Rocky, and The Godfather Part II - her biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 17, 2026

Watched: 0/57

Weighted avg: 7.55 /10

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The Godfather

1972March 1972 by Francis Ford Coppola

Supporting as Connie Corleone Rizzi

Supporting as Connie Corleone Rizzi

8.48 Amazing--
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Rocky

1976December 1976 by John G. Avildsen

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

7.47 Excellent-
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The Godfather Part II

1974December 1974 by Francis Ford Coppola

Supporting as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

Supporting as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

8.34 Amazing--
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The Godfather Part III

1990December 1990 by Francis Ford Coppola

Starring as Connie Corleone Rizzi

Starring as Connie Corleone Rizzi

7.04 Good++
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Rocky II

1979June 1979 by Sylvester Stallone

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

6.91 Good+
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Rocky III

1982May 1982 by Sylvester Stallone

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

6.48 Good-
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Rocky V

1990November 1990 by John G. Avildsen

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Starring as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

5.27 Okay-
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Rocky IV

1985November 1985 by Sylvester Stallone

Supporting as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

Supporting as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

6.69 Good
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Megalopolis

2024September 2024 by Francis Ford Coppola

Supporting as Constance Crassus Catilina

Supporting as Constance Crassus Catilina

4.69 Mediocre+
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Nonnas

2025May 2025 by Stephen Chbosky

Starring as Teresa

Starring as Teresa

6.31 Good--
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11

Palo Alto

2014May 2014 by Gia Coppola

Minor role as Mrs. Ganem

Minor role as Mrs. Ganem

5.63 Okay
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12

New York Stories

1989March 1989 by Martin Scorsese

Supporting as Charlotte

Supporting as Charlotte

5.77 Okay+
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Prophecy

1979September 1979 by John Frankenheimer

Lead role as Maggie Verne

Lead role as Maggie Verne

5.19 Okay--
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Sly

2023September 2023 by Thom Zimny

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

6.70 Good
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Rad

1986March 1986 by Hal Needham

Starring as Mrs. Jones

Starring as Mrs. Jones

6.05 Okay++
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The Dunwich Horror

1970January 1970 by Daniel Haller

Supporting as Nurse Cora

Supporting as Nurse Cora

5.19 Okay--
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Deadfall

1993October 1993 by Christopher Coppola

Supporting as Sam

Supporting as Sam

4.40 Mediocre
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Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television

1977 by Francis Ford Coppola

Supporting as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

Supporting as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

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

1970September 1970 by Roger Corman

Starring as Coralee

Starring as Coralee

4.94 Mediocre++
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Windows

1980January 1980 by Gordon Willis

Lead role as Emily Hollander

Lead role as Emily Hollander

5.41 Okay-
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40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic

2020June 2020 by Derek Wayne Johnson

Supporting as Self (archive footage)

Supporting as Self (archive footage)

6.59 Good
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Homo Erectus

2007July 2007 by Adam Rifkin

Starring as Ishbo's Mother

Starring as Ishbo's Mother

4.89 Mediocre++
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Old Boyfriends

1979March 1979 by Joan Tewkesbury

Lead role as Dianne

Lead role as Dianne

5.59 Okay
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The Landlady

1998November 1998 by Robert Malenfant

Lead role as Melanie Leroy

Lead role as Melanie Leroy

5.49 Okay
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The Return of Joe Rich

2011October 2011 by Sam Auster

Starring as Gloria Neiderman

Starring as Gloria Neiderman

5.74 Okay+
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Dim Sum Funeral

2008November 2008 by Anna Chi

Lead role as Viola Gruber

Lead role as Viola Gruber

5.56 Okay
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Con Man

2018March 2018 by Bruce Caulk

Starring as Carol Minkow

Starring as Carol Minkow

5.43 Okay-
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28

The Godfather Family: A Look Inside

1990July 1990 by Jeff Werner

Minor role as Self / Connie Corleone

Minor role as Self / Connie Corleone

6.68 Good
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Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

2007February 2007 by David Carson

Supporting as Bianca Hale

Supporting as Bianca Hale

5.46 Okay
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For Richer, for Poorer

1992January 1992 by Jay Sandrich

Starring as Millie Katourian

Starring as Millie Katourian

5.85 Okay+
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Dreamland

2016April 2016 by Robert Schwartzman

Supporting as Victoria

Supporting as Victoria

5.80 Okay+
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Mark Twain and Me

1991November 1991 by Daniel Petrie

Starring as Jean Clemens

Starring as Jean Clemens

6.21 Good--
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The Godfather Legacy

2012July 2012 by Kevin Burns

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

6.23 Good--
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Cold Heaven

1992May 1992 by Nicolas Roeg

Supporting as Sister Martha

Supporting as Sister Martha

5.48 Okay
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Bed & Breakfast

1991September 1991 by Robert Ellis Miller

Starring as Claire

Starring as Claire

Needs more reviews
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The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance

2011December 2011

Starring as Self

Starring as Self

5.96 Okay++
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Working Man

2019February 2019 by Robert Jury

Starring as Iola Parkes

Starring as Iola Parkes

6.12 Good--
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My Father's Will

2009March 2009 by Fred Manocherian

Minor role as Mrs. Mancini

Minor role as Mrs. Mancini

5.56 Okay
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Kiss The Bride

2002October 2002 by Vanessa Parise

Supporting as Irene Sposato

Supporting as Irene Sposato

5.62 Okay
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Lured Innocence

1998November 1998 by Kikuo Kawasaki

Supporting as Martha Chambers

Supporting as Martha Chambers

5.71 Okay+
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The Whole Shebang

2001February 2001 by George Zaloom

Supporting as Contessa Bazinni

Supporting as Contessa Bazinni

Needs more reviews
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Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle

1987March 1987 by Francis Ford Coppola

Starring as Wilma Van Winkle

Starring as Wilma Van Winkle

Needs more reviews
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Avocado Seed

1998August 1998 by Luca Amberg

Starring as Ida Stern

Starring as Ida Stern

Needs more reviews
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Chantilly Bridge

2023March 2023 by Linda Yellen

Supporting as Maggie

Supporting as Maggie

Needs more reviews
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Stallone: Frank, That Is

2021January 2021 by Derek Wayne Johnson

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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River Made to Drown In

1997October 1997 by James Merendino

Minor role as Jaime's Mother

Minor role as Jaime's Mother

5.74 Okay+
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47

Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star

1986December 1986 by Peter R. Hunt

Supporting

Supporting

Needs more reviews
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The Wild Racers

1968March 1968 by Daniel Haller

Supporting as June

Supporting as June

Needs more reviews
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49

Looking for Palladin

2008March 2008 by Andrzej Krakowski

Starring as Rosario

Starring as Rosario

Needs more reviews
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John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs

2017August 2017 by Derek Wayne Johnson

Supporting as Self

Supporting as Self

Needs more reviews
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51

Maxie

1973January 1973 by Paulmichel Mielche

Starring as Sandy

Starring as Sandy

Needs more reviews
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Born Into Exile

1997March 1997 by Eric Laneuville

Starring as Donna Nolan

Starring as Donna Nolan

Needs more reviews
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53

Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife

1987January 1987 by Paul Wendkos

Supporting as Gina

Supporting as Gina

Needs more reviews
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Reel Horror

1985October 1985 by Ross Hagen

Minor role as Sandy (archive footage)

Minor role as Sandy (archive footage)

Needs more reviews
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Palmer's Pick-Up

1999February 1999 by Christopher Coppola

Supporting as Mr. Price

Supporting as Mr. Price

Needs more reviews
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The Visit

2001April 2001 by Jordan Walker-Pearlman

Minor role as Parole Board Member Marilyn

Minor role as Parole Board Member Marilyn

Needs more reviews
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Divorce: A Contemporary Western

1998October 1998 by Eb Lottimer

Supporting

Supporting

Needs more reviews