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Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Known For Acting
Birthday Apr 25, 1946 (79)
Birthplace Lake Success, New York, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Jul 01, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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.

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Megalopolis

Megalopolis

2024

as Constance Crassus Catilina

Chantilly Bridge

Chantilly Bridge

2023

as Maggie

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'

2021

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)

Working Man

Working Man

2019

as Iola Parkes

Con Man

Con Man

2018

as Carol Minkow

Dreamland

Dreamland

2016

as Victoria

Palo Alto

Palo Alto

2013

as Mrs. Ganem

Pizza with Bullets

Pizza with Bullets

2012

as Mary Perspirino

The Return of Joe Rich

The Return of Joe Rich

2011

as Gloria Neiderman

The Deported

The Deported

2010

as Dina

My Father's Will

My Father's Will

2009

as Mrs. Mancini

Dim Sum Funeral

Dim Sum Funeral

2008

as Viola Gruber

Looking for Palladin

Looking for Palladin

2008

as Rosario

Homo Erectus

Homo Erectus

2007

as Ishbo's Mother

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke

2007

as Bianca Hale

Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa

2006

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)

I ♥ Huckabees

I ♥ Huckabees

2004

as Mrs. Silver

Family Tree

Family Tree

2003

as Patricia

Kiss The Bride

Kiss The Bride

2002

as Irene Sposato

The Whole Shebang

The Whole Shebang

2001

as Contessa Bazinni

The Visit

The Visit

2001

as Parole Board Member Marilyn

Lured Innocence

Lured Innocence

2000

as Martha Chambers

Palmer's Pick Up

Palmer's Pick Up

1999

as Mr. Price

The Landlady

The Landlady

1998

as Melanie Leroy

Born Into Exile

Born Into Exile

1997

as Donna Nolan

River Made to Drown In

River Made to Drown In

1997

as Jaime's Mother

She's So Lovely

She's So Lovely

1997

as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)

Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace

1993

as Maggie

Deadfall

Deadfall

1993

as Sam

For Richer, for Poorer

For Richer, for Poorer

1992

as Millie Katourian

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980

1992

as Connie Corleone-Rizzi

Cold Heaven

Cold Heaven

1992

as Sister Martha

Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

1991

as Claire

Mark Twain and Me

Mark Twain and Me

1991

as Jean Clemens

Rocky V

Rocky V

1990

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

The Godfather Part III

The Godfather Part III

1990

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

New York Stories

New York Stories

1989

as Charlotte

Rip Van Winkle

Rip Van Winkle

1987

as Wilma Van Winkle

Rad

Rad

1986

as Mrs. Jones

Rocky IV

Rocky IV

1985

as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa

Reel Horror

Reel Horror

1985

as Sandy (archive footage)

Rocky III

Rocky III

1982

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Windows

Windows

1980

as Emily Hollander

Old Boyfriends

Old Boyfriends

1979

as Dianne

Prophecy

Prophecy

1979

as Maggie Verne

Rocky II

Rocky II

1979

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This

1978

as Carol Agnelli

Kill Me If You Can

Kill Me If You Can

1977

as Rosalie Asher

Rocky

Rocky

1976

as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino

Foster & Laurie

Foster & Laurie

1975

as Adelaide Laurie

The Godfather Part II

The Godfather Part II

1974

as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone

Maxie

Maxie

1973

as Sandy

The Godfather

The Godfather

1972

as Connie Corleone Rizzi

The Christian Licorice Store

The Christian Licorice Store

1971

as Last Party Guest

The Vendors

The Vendors

1970

as Mary Jo (as Talia Coppola)

The Dunwich Horror

The Dunwich Horror

1970

as Nurse Cora

The Wild Racers

The Wild Racers

1968

as June

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One Night Stand

One Night Stand

1995

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The Landlady

The Landlady

1998

Associate Producer

Lionheart

Lionheart

1987

Producer

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Television Credits

Rich Man, Poor Man

as Teresa Santoro

Episodes: 12

First Aired: Feb 01, 1976

Mario Puzo's The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television

as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Nov 12, 1977

Grace and Frankie

as Teddie

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 08, 2015

Faerie Tale Theatre

as Wilma Van Winkle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 11, 1982

Abbott Elementary

as Teresa

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 07, 2021

Doctors' Hospital

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 10, 1975

Neighbors from Hell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 07, 2010

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

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Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 23 34 12
2024 7 34 49 14
2024 8 28 49 12
2024 9 16 27 11
2024 10 17 26 8
2024 11 16 23 11
2024 12 20 27 9
2025 1 25 37 10
2025 2 10 18 2
2025 3 7 17 1
2025 4 1 2 1
2025 5 4 6 2
2025 6 2 3 1
2025 7 1 2 1
2025 8 1 3 1

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Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2025 1 341 231

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