Talia Shire
Also known as Talia Rose Coppola, Talia Rose Shire
American actress
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Acting · Lake Success, New York, USA
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…
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- Nonnas — Teresa2025
- Megadoc — Self2025
- Megalopolis — Constance Crassus Catilina2024
- Chantilly Bridge — Maggie2023
- Sly — Self2023
- Stallone: Frank, That Is — Self2021
- Abbott Elementary — Teresa2021
- 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic — Self (archive footage)2020
- The Godfather, Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone — Connie Corleone2020
- Working Man — Iola Parkes2019
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Talia Rose Shire (/ˈʃaɪr/; née Coppola; born April 25, 1946) is an American actress and member of the Coppola family. She is best known for her roles as Connie Corleone in The Godfather trilogy and Adrian Pennino Balboa in the Rocky series. For her work in The Godfather Part II and Rocky, Shire was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress, respectively, and for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama for her role in Rocky.
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