Talia Shire
Born April 25, 1946 (Age: 79)
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Lake Success, New York, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Megadoc
2025
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as Self
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Age: 79
Megalopolis
2024
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as Constance Crassus Catilina
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Age: 78
The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone
2020
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as Connie Corleone
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Age: 74
Palo Alto
2014
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as Mrs. Ganem
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Age: 68
My Father's Will
2009
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as Mrs. Mancini
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Age: 62
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
2007
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as Peg
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Age: 61
Homo Erectus
2007
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as Ishbo's Mother
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Age: 61
Rocky Balboa
2006
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as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
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Age: 60
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
2006
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as Self
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Age: 60
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
2006
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as Self
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Age: 60
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
2006
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as Self
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Age: 60
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
2006
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as Self
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Age: 60
I ♥ Huckabees
2004
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as Mrs. Silver
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Age: 58
Kiss The Bride
2002
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as Irene Sposato
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Age: 56
The Landlady
1998
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as Melanie Leroy
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Age: 52
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
1998
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as
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Age: 52
Avocado Seed
1998
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as Ida Stern
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Age: 52
River Made to Drown In
1997
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as Jaime's Mother
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Age: 51
She's So Lovely
1997
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as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
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Age: 51
Born Into Exile
1997
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as Donna Nolan
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Age: 50
Deadfall
1993
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as Sam
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Age: 47
Chantilly Lace
1993
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as Maggie
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Age: 47
Cold Heaven
1992
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as Sister Martha
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Age: 46
For Richer, for Poorer
1992
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as Millie Katourian
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Age: 45
Mark Twain and Me
1991
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as Jean Clemens
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Age: 45
Bed & Breakfast
1991
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as Claire
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Age: 45
The Godfather Part III
1990
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as Connie Corleone Rizzi
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Age: 44
Rocky V
1990
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as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
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Age: 44
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
1990
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as Self / Connie Corleone
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Age: 44
Rocky Special: Burning Youth
1990
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as Adrian Pennino (archive footage)
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Age: 43
New York Stories
1989
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as Charlotte
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Age: 42
Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle
1987
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as Wilma Van Winkle
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Age: 40
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
1987
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as Gina
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Age: 40
Rad
1986
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as Mrs. Jones
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Age: 39
Rocky IV
1985
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as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
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Age: 39
Reel Horror
1985
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as Sandy (archive footage)
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Age: 39
Rocky III
1982
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as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
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Age: 36
Windows
1980
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as Emily Hollander
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Age: 33
Prophecy
1979
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as Maggie Verne
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Age: 33
Rocky II
1979
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as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
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Age: 33
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
1978
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as Carol Agnelli
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Age: 32
Rocky
1976
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as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
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Age: 30
Foster & Laurie
1975
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as Adelaide Laurie
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Age: 29
The Godfather Part II
1974
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as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
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Age: 28
Maxie
1973
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as Sandy
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Age: 26
The Outside Man
1972
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as Make-up Girl
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Age: 26
The Godfather
1972
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as Connie Corleone Rizzi
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Age: 25
The Dunwich Horror
1970
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as Nurse Cora
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Age: 23
The Vendors
1970
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as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
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Age: 23