Talia Shire
Lake Success, New York, USA

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.

Top 10 collaborators

Roles

Match
Megalopolis (2024)
Chantilly Bridge (2023)
Maggie
Working Man (2019)
Iola Parkes
Con Man (2018)
Carol Minkow
Dreamland (2016)
Victoria
Palo Alto (2014)
Mrs. Ganem
Pizza with Bullets (2012)
Mary Perspirino
The Return of Joe Rich (2011)
Gloria Neiderman
The Deported (2010)
Dina
My Father's Will (2009)
Mrs. Mancini
Dim Sum Funeral (2008)
Viola Gruber
Looking for Palladin (2008)
Rosario
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's (2007)
Peg
Homo Erectus (2007)
Ishbo's Mother
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007)
Bianca Hale
Rocky Balboa (2006)
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage)
I ♥ Huckabees (2004)
Mrs. Silver
Family Tree (2003)
Patricia
Kiss The Bride (2002)
Irene Sposato
The Visit (2001)
Parole Board Member Marilyn
The Whole Shebang (2001)
Contessa Bazinni
Lured Innocence (2000)
Martha Chambers
Palmer's Pick Up (1999)
Mr. Price
The Landlady (1998)
Melanie Leroy
Divorce: A Contemporary Western (1998)
Path of Dreams (1998)
Ida Stern
River Made to Drown In (1997)
Jaime's Mother
She's So Lovely (1997)
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
Born Into Exile (1997)
Donna Nolan
Deadfall (1993)
Sam
Chantilly Lace (1993)
Maggie
Cold Heaven (1992)
Sister Martha
For Richer, for Poorer (1992)
Millie Katourian
Mark Twain and Me (1991)
Jean Clemens
Bed & Breakfast (1991)
Claire
The Godfather Part III (1990)
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky V (1990)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
New York Stories (1989)
Charlotte
Rip Van Winkle (1987)
Wilma Van Winkle
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987)
Gina
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star (1986)
Rad (1986)
Mrs. Jones
Rocky IV (1985)
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Reel Horror (1985)
Sandy (archive footage)
Rocky III (1982)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather Epic: 1901-1959 (1981)
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic (1981)
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Windows (1980)
Emily Hollander
Prophecy (1979)
Maggie Verne
Rocky II (1979)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Old Boyfriends (1979)
Dianne
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This (1978)
Carol Agnelli
Kill Me If You Can (1977)
Rosalie Asher
Rocky (1976)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Foster & Laurie (1975)
Adelaide Laurie
The Godfather Part II (1974)
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Maxie (1973)
Sandy
The Outside Man (1972)
Make-up Girl
The Godfather (1972)
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Christian Licorice Store (1971)
Last Party Guest
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970)
Coralee
The Dunwich Horror (1970)
Nurse Cora
The Wild Racers (1968)
June

Crew

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