Talia Shire
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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.
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Complete Filmography & Verdicts
| Year | Movie | Character | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Megadoc | Self | HIT | |
| 2025 | Nonnas | Teresa | HIT | |
| 2024 | Megalopolis | Constance Crassus Catilina | FLOP | |
| 2023 | Sly | Self | HIT | |
| 2023 | Chantilly Bridge | Maggie | FLOP | |
| 2021 | Stallone: Frank, That Is | Self | FLOP | |
| 2020 | 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic | Self (archive footage) | HIT | |
| 2019 | Working Man | Iola Parkes | HIT | |
| 2018 | Con Man | Carol Minkow | FLOP | |
| 2017 | John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs | Self | HIT | |
| 2016 | The Family Whistle | Self | FLOP | |
| 2016 | Dreamland | Victoria | FLOP | |
| 2014 | Palo Alto | Mrs. Ganem | FLOP | |
| 2012 | Pizza with Bullets | Mary Perspirino | FLOP | |
| 2012 | The Godfather Legacy | Self | HIT | |
| 2011 | The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | Self | FLOP | |
| 2011 | The Return of Joe Rich | Gloria Neiderman | FLOP | |
| 2007 | Christmas at Cadillac Jack's | Peg | HIT | |
| 2007 | Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke | Bianca Hale | FLOP | |
| 2006 | Rocky Balboa | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited) | HIT | |
| 2006 | Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light | Self | HIT | |
| 2005 | Bio. | Self | FLOP | |
| 2004 | I ♥ Huckabees | Mrs. Silver | FLOP | |
| 2001 | The Visit | Parole Board Member Marilyn | HIT | |
| 1998 | Path of Dreams | Ida Stern | HIT | |
| 1997 | She's So Lovely | Restaurant Owner (uncredited) | FLOP | |
| 1997 | Born Into Exile | Donna Nolan | FLOP | |
| 1993 | Chantilly Lace | Maggie | HIT | |
| 1992 | The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 | Connie Corleone-Rizzi | HIT | |
| 1992 | For Richer, for Poorer | Millie Katourian | FLOP | |
| 1991 | Mark Twain and Me | Jean Clemens | HIT | |
| 1991 | Bed & Breakfast | Claire | FLOP | |
| 1990 | The Godfather Part III | Connie Corleone Rizzi | HIT | |
| 1990 | Rocky V | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | FLOP | |
| 1990 | The Godfather Family: A Look Inside | Self / Connie Corleone | HIT | |
| 1989 | New York Stories | Charlotte | FLOP | |
| 1987 | Faerie Tale Theatre: Rip Van Winkle | Wilma Van Winkle | FLOP | |
| 1987 | Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife | Gina | HIT | |
| 1986 | Rad | Mrs. Jones | FLOP | |
| 1985 | Rocky IV | Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa | HIT | |
| 1982 | Rocky III | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | HIT | |
| 1981 | The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 | Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi | HIT | |
| 1979 | Prophecy | Maggie Verne | FLOP | |
| 1979 | Rocky II | Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa | HIT | |
| 1976 | Rocky | Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino | HIT | |
| 1975 | Foster & Laurie | Adelaide Laurie | HIT | |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone | HIT | |
| 1972 | The Outside Man | Make-up Girl | FLOP | |
| 1972 | The Godfather | Connie Corleone Rizzi | HIT | |
| 1970 | The Dunwich Horror | Nurse Cora | FLOP |