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Talia Shire
Talia Shire’s screen credits include Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone in The Godfather Part II, Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino in Rocky, and Connie Corleone Rizzi in The Godfather.
Born April 25, 1946 Lake Success, New York, USA4 movies on MoviHero
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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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- 2025MegadocSelf
- 2025NonnasTeresa
- 2024MegalopolisConstance Crassus Catilina
- 2023SlySelf
- 2023Chantilly BridgeMaggie
- 2021Stallone: Frank, That IsSelf
- 202040 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a ClassicSelf (archive footage)
- 2019Working ManIola Parkes
- 2018Con ManCarol Minkow
- 2017John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsSelf
- 2016The Family WhistleSelf
- 2016DreamlandVictoria
- 2016The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
- 2014Palo AltoMrs. Ganem
- 2012Pizza with BulletsMary Perspirino
- 2012The Godfather LegacySelf
- 2011The Rocky Saga: Going the DistanceSelf
- 2011The Return of Joe RichGloria Neiderman
- 2010The DeportedDina
- 2009My Father's WillMrs. Mancini
- 2008Dim Sum FuneralViola Gruber
- 2008Looking for PalladinRosario
- 2007Christmas at Cadillac Jack'sPeg
- 2007Homo ErectusIshbo's Mother
- 2007Nora Roberts' Blue SmokeBianca Hale
- 2006Rocky BalboaAdrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
- 2006Prohibition Opens the FloodgatesSelf
- 2006Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to LightSelf
- 2006Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster FilmsSelf
- 2006Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for HollywoodSelf
- 2005Bio.Self
- 2004I ♥ HuckabeesMrs. Silver
- 2003DunsmoreMildred
- 2003Family TreePatricia
- 2002Kiss The BrideIrene Sposato
- 2001The VisitParole Board Member Marilyn
- 2001The Whole ShebangContessa Bazinni
- 1999Palmer's Pick-UpMr. Price
- 1998The LandladyProducer · Melanie Leroy
- 1998Lured InnocenceMartha Chambers
- 1998Divorce: A Contemporary WesternActor
- 1998Avocado SeedIda Stern
- 1997River Made to Drown InJaime's Mother
- 1997She's So LovelyRestaurant Owner (uncredited)
- 1997Born Into ExileDonna Nolan
- 1995One Night StandDirector
- 1993DeadfallSam
- 1993Chantilly LaceMaggie
- 1992The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980Connie Corleone-Rizzi
- 1992Cold HeavenSister Martha
- 1992For Richer, for PoorerMillie Katourian
- 1991Mark Twain and MeJean Clemens
- 1991Bed & BreakfastClaire
- 1990Rocky VAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- 1990The Godfather Family: A Look InsideSelf / Connie Corleone
- 1989New York StoriesCharlotte
- 1987LionheartProducer
- 1987Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van WinkleWilma Van Winkle
- 1987Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia WifeGina
- 1986Hyper Sapien: People from Another StarActor · Producer
- 1986RadMrs. Jones
- 1985Rocky IVAdrianna "Adrian" Balboa
- 1985Reel HorrorSandy (archive footage)
- 1982Rocky IIIAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- 1980WindowsEmily Hollander
- 1979ProphecyMaggie Verne
- 1979Rocky IIAdrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- 1979Old BoyfriendsDianne
- 1978Daddy, I Don't Like It Like ThisCarol Agnelli
- 1977Kill Me If You CanRosalie Asher
- 1975Foster & LaurieAdelaide Laurie
- 1973MaxieSandy
- 1972The Outside ManMake-up Girl
- 1971The Christian Licorice StoreLast Party Guest
- 1970Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.Coralee
- 1970The Dunwich HorrorNurse Cora
- 1970The VendorsMary Jo (as Talia Coppola)
- 1968The Wild RacersJune
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Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather · The Godfather Part III
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