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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nonnas (2025) | Teresa | 6.8 |
| 2 | Megalopolis (2024) | Constance Crassus Catilina | 4 |
| 3 | Chantilly Bridge (2023) | Maggie | - |
| 4 | Sly (2023) | Self | 6.8 |
| 5 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) | Self (archive footage) | 8 |
| 6 | Con Man (2018) | Carol Minkow | - |
| 7 | Dreamland (2016) | Victoria | 6 |
| 8 | Palo Alto (2014) | Mrs. Ganem | 5.3 |
| 9 | The Godfather Legacy (2012) | Self | - |
| 10 | The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance (2011) | Self | - |
| 11 | Homo Erectus (2007) | Ishbo's Mother | - |
| 12 | Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke (2007) | Bianca Hale | 5 |
| 13 | Rocky Balboa (2006) | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited) | 7 |
| 14 | Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films (2006) | Self | - |
| 15 | Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light (2006) | Self | - |
| 16 | I ♥ Huckabees (2004) | Mrs. Silver | 7 |
| 17 | Kiss The Bride (2002) | Irene Sposato | - |
| 18 | The Landlady (1998) | Melanie Leroy | - |
| 19 | She's So Lovely (1997) | Restaurant Owner (uncredited) | 5.5 |
| 20 | Lured Innocence (1997) | Martha Chambers | - |
| 21 | Deadfall (1993) | Sam | 5 |
| 22 | For Richer, for Poorer (1992) | Millie Katourian | - |
| 23 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 (1992) | Connie Corleone-Rizzi | 1 |
| 24 | The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990) | Self / Connie Corleone | - |
| 25 | The Godfather Part III (1990) | Connie Corleone Rizzi | 7.4 |
| 26 | Rocky V (1990) | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 5.7 |
| 27 | New York Stories (1989) | Charlotte | 6 |
| 28 | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife (1987) | Gina | - |
| 29 | Rad (1986) | Mrs. Jones | 8 |
| 30 | Rocky IV (1985) | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa | 6.5 |
| 31 | Rocky III (1982) | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 6.5 |
| 32 | Windows (1980) | Emily Hollander | 5 |
| 33 | Prophecy (1979) | Maggie Verne | 6 |
| 34 | Rocky II (1979) | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | 6.9 |
| 35 | Rocky (1976) | Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino | 7.8 |
| 36 | The Godfather Part II (1974) | Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone | 8.5 |
| 37 | The Godfather (1972) | Connie Corleone Rizzi | 8.9 |
| 38 | The Dunwich Horror (1970) | Nurse Cora | 6 |
| 39 | Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970) | Coralee | 7 |
