Talia Shire

Talia Shire

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...

Known For

The Godfather

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Godfather Part II

as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

Rocky

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Cast Credits

Nonnas

as Teresa

Megalopolis

as Constance Crassus Catilina

Working Man

as Iola Parkes

Con Man

as Carol Minkow

Dreamland

as Victoria

The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959

as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

Palo Alto

as Mrs. Ganem

Pizza with Bullets

as Mary Perspirino

The Return of Joe Rich

as Gloria Neiderman

My Father's Will

as Mrs. Mancini

Dim Sum Funeral

as Viola Gruber

Homo Erectus

as Ishbo's Mother

Blue Smoke

as Bianca Hale

Rocky Balboa

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

I ♥ Huckabees

as Mrs. Silver

Family Tree

as Patricia

Kiss The Bride

as Irene Sposato

The Visit

as Parole Board Member Marilyn

The Whole Shebang

as Contessa Bazinni

Palmer's Pick-Up

as Mr. Price

The Landlady

as Melanie Leroy

Lured Innocence

as Martha Chambers

Avocado Seed

as Ida Stern

River Made to Drown In

as Jaime's Mother

She's So Lovely

as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

Crew Credits

The Landlady

Associate Producer

Lionheart

Producer