Talia Shire
April 25, 1946 (79 years old) in Lake Success, New York, USA
Talia Shire, born 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Megadoc as Self
- 2025 · Nonnas as Teresa
- 2024 · Megalopolis as Constance Crassus Catilina
- 2023 · Sly as Self
- 2023 · Chantilly Bridge as Maggie
- 2021 · Abbott Elementary as Teresa
- 2018 · Con Man as Carol Minkow
- 2015 · Grace and Frankie as Teddie
- 2013 · Palo Alto as Mrs. Ganem
- 2012 · The Godfather Legacy as Self
- 2010 · Neighbors from Hell as
- 2009 · My Father's Will as Mrs. Mancini
- 2008 · Dim Sum Funeral as Viola Gruber
- 2008 · Looking for Palladin as Rosario
- 2007 · Homo Erectus as Ishbo's Mother
- 2007 · Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke as Bianca Hale
- 2006 · Rocky Balboa as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
- 2004 · I ♥ Huckabees as Mrs. Silver
- 1998 · The Landlady as Melanie Leroy
- 1997 · River Made to Drown In as Jaime's Mother
- 1997 · She's So Lovely as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
- 1993 · Deadfall as Sam
- 1992 · The Godfather Trilogy: 1901-1980 as Connie Corleone-Rizzi
- 1992 · Cold Heaven as Sister Martha
- 1992 · For Richer, for Poorer as Millie Katourian
- 1990 · The Godfather Part III as Connie Corleone Rizzi
- 1990 · Rocky V as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
- 1989 · New York Stories as Charlotte
- 1986 · Rad as Mrs. Jones
- 1985 · Rocky IV as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
- 1982 · Faerie Tale Theatre as Wilma Van Winkle
- 1982