Talia Shire

Talia Shire

79 · Born: Apr 25, 1946

Personal Details

BornApr 25, 1946 Lake Success, Long Island, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Jack Schwartzman

    ( Aug 23, 1980 to Jun 15, 1994 )
  • David Shire

    ( Mar 29, 1970 to May 8, 1980 )
Parents
  • Italia Coppola
  • Carmine Coppola
Relatives
  • Christopher Coppola (Niece or Nephew)
  • Nicolas Cage (Niece or Nephew)
  • Marc Coppola (Niece or Nephew)
  • Roman Coppola (Niece or Nephew)
  • Francis Ford Coppola (Sibling)
  • August Coppola (Sibling)
  • Sofia Coppola (Niece or Nephew)
  • Weston Cage (Niece or Nephew)
  • Gian-Carlo Coppola (Niece or Nephew)
  • Francesco Pennino (Grandparent)
  • Kal-El Cage (Niece or Nephew)
  • Romy Mars (Niece or Nephew)
  • Susan Coppola (Cousin)
  • Cyress Zara Cage Coppola (Niece or Nephew)

Biography

Talia Rose Shire is an esteemed American actress, whose remarkable career has been marked by a wide range of captivating performances, including her iconic portrayals of Connie Corleone in the critically acclaimed The Godfather film trilogy and Adrian Balboa in the iconic Rocky series.

Throughout her illustrious career, Shire has received widespread recognition and acclaim for her outstanding work, including nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress, respectively, for her roles in The Godfather Part II and Rocky.

In addition to these esteemed recognitions, Shire was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama for her heart-wrenching performance in Rocky, a testament to her remarkable range and versatility as an actress.

With a career spanning multiple decades, Shire has established herself as a talented and dedicated artist, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema and entertainment.

Career

2025
Nonnas
Nonnas as Teresa
2024
Megalopolis
Megalopolis as Constance Crassus Catilina
2023
2019
Working Man
Working Man as Iola Parkes
2018
Con Man
Con Man as Carol Minkow
2016
Dreamland
Dreamland as Victoria
2013
Palo Alto
Palo Alto as Mrs. Ganem
2012
Pizza with Bullets
Pizza with Bullets as Mary Perspirino
2011
The Return of Joe Rich
The Return of Joe Rich as Gloria Neiderman
2010
2009
A Secret Promise
A Secret Promise as Mrs. Mancini
2008
Dim Sum Funeral
Dim Sum Funeral as Viola Gruber
Homo Erectus
Homo Erectus as Ishbo's Mother
Blue Smoke
Blue Smoke as Bianca Hale
2006
Rocky Balboa
Rocky Balboa as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa (Archive Footage) (uncredited)
2004
I Heart Huckabees
I Heart Huckabees as Mrs. Silver
2003
Family Tree
Family Tree as Patricia
2002
Kiss the Bride
Kiss the Bride as Irene Sposato
2001
The Whole Shebang
The Whole Shebang as Contessa Bazinni
The Visit
The Visit as Parole Board Member Marilyn
2000
Lured Innocence
Lured Innocence as Martha Chambers
1999
Palmer's Pick-Up
Palmer's Pick-Up as Mr. Price
1998
The Landlady
The Landlady as Melanie Leroy
1997
Born Into Exile
Born Into Exile as Donna Nolan
River Made to Drown In
River Made to Drown In as Jaime's Mother
She's So Lovely
She's So Lovely as Restaurant Owner (uncredited)
1993
1992
For Richer, for Poorer
For Richer, for Poorer as Millie Katourian
Cold Heaven
Cold Heaven as Sister Martha
1991
Mark Twain and Me
Mark Twain and Me as Jean Clemens
1990
Rocky V
Rocky V as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
The Godfather Part III
The Godfather Part III as Connie Corleone Rizzi
1989
New York Stories
New York Stories as Charlotte
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as Wilma Van Winkle
Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre as Wilma Van Winkle
1986
Rad
Rad as Mrs. Jones
1985
Rocky IV
Rocky IV as Adrianna "Adrian" Balboa
Reel Horror
Reel Horror as Sandy (archive footage)
1982
Rocky III
Rocky III as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1980
Prophecy
Prophecy as Maggie Verne
Windows
Windows as Emily Hollander
1979
Rocky II
Rocky II as Adrianna 'Adrian' Balboa
1977
Kill Me If You Can
Kill Me If You Can as Rosalie Asher
The Godfather: A Novel for Television
The Godfather: A Novel for Television as Constanzia "Connie" Corleone-Rizzi
1976
Rocky
Rocky as Adrianna 'Adrian' Pennino
Rich Man, Poor Man
Rich Man, Poor Man as Teresa Santoro
1975
Foster & Laurie
Foster & Laurie as Adelaide Laurie
1974
The Godfather Part II
The Godfather Part II as Constanzia 'Connie' Corleone
1973
Maxie
Maxie as Sandy
1972
The Godfather
The Godfather as Connie Corleone Rizzi
The Outside Man
The Outside Man as Make-up Girl
1971
1970
1968
1995