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.
Known For
Rocky
(1976)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rocky IV
(1985)
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Rocky V
(1990)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather Part III
(1990)
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather
(1972)
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather Part II
(1974)
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Rocky Balboa
(2006)
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage)
Rocky III
(1982)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky II
(1979)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Sly
(2023)
Self
Palo Alto
(2014)
Mrs. Ganem
I ♥ Huckabees
(2004)
Mrs. Silver
New York Stories
(1989)
Charlotte
Megalopolis
(2024)
Prophecy
(1979)
Maggie Verne
Con Man
(2018)
Carol Minkow
Full Filmography
Acting
The Wild Racers
(1968)
June
The Dunwich Horror
(1970)
Nurse Cora
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.
(1970)
Coralee
The Christian Licorice Store
(1971)
Last Party Guest
The Outside Man
(1972)
Make-up Girl
The Godfather
(1972)
Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Godfather Trilogy
(1972)
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Maxie
(1973)
Sandy
The Godfather Part II
(1974)
Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
Foster & Laurie
(1975)
Adelaide Laurie
Rocky
(1976)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Kill Me If You Can
(1977)
Rosalie Asher
Daddy, I Don't Like It Like This
(1978)
Carol Agnelli
Rocky II
(1979)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Prophecy
(1979)
Maggie Verne
Old Boyfriends
(1979)
Dianne
Windows
(1980)
Emily Hollander
The Godfather Epic: 1901-1959
(1981)
Connie Corleone-Rizzi
The Godfather 1901–1959: The Complete Epic
(1981)
Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
Rocky III
(1982)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
Rocky IV
(1985)
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Reel Horror
(1985)
Sandy (archive footage)
Rad
(1986)
Mrs. Jones
Hyper Sapien: People from Another Star
(1986)
Rip Van Winkle
(1987)
Wilma Van Winkle
Blood Vows: The Story of a Mafia Wife
(1987)
Gina
New York Stories
(1989)
Charlotte
The Godfather Part III
(1990)
Connie Corleone Rizzi
Rocky V
(1990)
Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather Family: A Look Inside
(1990)
Self / Connie Corleone
Mark Twain and Me
(1991)
Jean Clemens
Bed & Breakfast
(1991)
Claire
Cold Heaven
(1992)
Sister Martha
For Richer, for Poorer
(1992)
Millie Katourian
Deadfall
(1993)
Sam
Chantilly Lace
(1993)
Maggie
River Made to Drown In
(1997)
Jaime's Mother
Born Into Exile
(1997)
Donna Nolan
She's So Lovely
(1997)
Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
The Landlady
(1998)
Melanie Leroy
Divorce: A Contemporary Western
(1998)
Path of Dreams
(1998)
Ida Stern
Palmer's Pick Up
(1999)
Mr. Price
Lured Innocence
(2000)
Martha Chambers
The Whole Shebang
(2001)
Contessa Bazinni
The Visit
(2001)
Parole Board Member Marilyn
Kiss The Bride
(2002)
Irene Sposato
Family Tree
(2003)
Patricia
I ♥ Huckabees
(2004)
Mrs. Silver
Bio.
(2005)
Self
Film Noir: Bringing Darkness to Light
(2006)
Self
Morality and the Code: A How-to Manual for Hollywood
(2006)
Self
Molls and Dolls: The Women of Gangster Films
(2006)
Self
Prohibition Opens the Floodgates
(2006)
Self
Rocky Balboa
(2006)
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage)
The Opponents
(2006)
Self (archive footage) / Adrian Pennino-Balboa
Homo Erectus
(2007)
Ishbo's Mother
Nora Roberts' Blue Smoke
(2007)
Bianca Hale
Christmas at Cadillac Jack's
(2007)
Peg
Dim Sum Funeral
(2008)
Viola Gruber
Looking for Palladin
(2008)
Rosario
My Father's Will
(2009)
Mrs. Mancini
The Deported
(2010)
Dina
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
(2011)
Self
The Return of Joe Rich
(2011)
Gloria Neiderman
The Godfather Legacy
(2012)
Self
Pizza with Bullets
(2012)
Mary Perspirino
Palo Alto
(2014)
Mrs. Ganem
Dreamland
(2016)
Victoria
The Family Whistle
(2016)
Self
John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs
(2017)
Self
Con Man
(2018)
Carol Minkow
Working Man
(2019)
Iola Parkes
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
(2020)
Self (archive footage)
Stallone: Frank, That Is
(2021)
Self
The Making of 'Rocky vs. Drago'
(2021)
Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (archive footage)
Chantilly Bridge
(2023)
Maggie
Sly
(2023)
Self
Megalopolis
(2024)
Production
Directing