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Talia Shire

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Talia Shire

Talia Rose Shire (née Coppola; born April 25, 1946) is a renowned American actress, famous for her unforgettable roles as Connie Corleone in The Godfather trilogy and Adrian Pennino Balboa in the Rocky series, iconic movies that marked a generation. For her impressive performances in The Godfather Part II and Rocky, Shire received nominations for Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress, respectively. Her dynamic role portrayal in Rocky also earned her recognition from the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Drama. Born in Woodhaven, Queens, in 1946, her captivating journey into stardom began from her inherent artistic background. She is the only daughter of Italia (née Pennino) and arranger/composer Carmine Coppola, making her an integral part of the famous Coppola family.

Her early years were spent in Lake Success on Long Island, New York, where she nurtured her creativity and grew into her art. As an actress, she effectively portrayed different characters, adding a unique touch to each role, from Connie Corleone in The Godfather and its sequels, where she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, to Adrian Pennino - Rocky Balboa's love interest in Rocky, which won her various awards. Talia Shire didn't limit herself to these roles; her adept performances can also be seen in other films like Kiss the Bride (2002), I Heart Huckabees (2004), and Homo Erectus (2007). Presently, she continues to be an influential figure in the industry, leaving her remarkable imprint in every project she undertakes.

13 movies
3 nominations

Biography, Career & Filmography

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Given Name: Talia Rose Coppola

Born: New York City, U.S.

Citizenship: American

Birthday: April 25, 1946

Occupations: Actress

Years Active: 1968-present

Children: 3

Spouses: David Shire, Jack Schwartzman

Awards and Nominations Received by Talia Shire

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49th Academy Awards 1977

Nomination

Actress in a Leading Role

Rocky

34th Golden Globe Awards 1977

Nomination

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress)

Rocky

47th Academy Awards 1975

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

The Godfather: Part II

Career Timeline

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