Talia Shire Biography
Talia Shire is an American Actress who was born and brought up in Lake Success, New York, United States of America. She is widely known for her role in the sports drama film ‘Rocky’ as Adrianna “Adrian” Pennino, earning three awards including National Board of Review Award, New York Film Critics Circle Award, and National Society of Film Critics Award, and three nominations of an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
She is also known for her role as Connie Corleone in ‘The Godfather’ films including ‘The Godfather Part II’, ‘The Godfather Part III’, and ‘The Godfather Saga’, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in ‘Mark Twain and Me’ as Jean Clemens, ‘Dim Sum Funeral’ as Viola Gruber, and ‘Grace and Frankie’ as Teddie.
Talia Shire Age
Shire is 75 years old as of 2021, she was born on 25 April 1946, in Lake Success, New York, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 25 April every year and her birth sign is Taurus.
Talia Shire Height
Talia stands at a height of 5 feet 3 inches.
Talia Shire Weight
Shire Weighs 58 kg.
Talia Shire Education
Talia attended William A. Shine Great Neck South High School in the Lake Success village of Great Neck, New York. She then enrolled at Yale School of Drama (also known as YSD), a graduate professional school based in New Haven, Connecticut.
Talia Shire Parents
Talia was born to her mother Italia Coppola (née Pennino) and father Carmine Coppola in Lake Success. Her father is a composer, flautist, pianist, songwriter, and orchestrator, while her mother a matriarch of the Coppola family. She spent her childhood with her two older sibling brothers named August Coppola and Francis Ford Coppola. August is an academic, author, film executive, and advocate for the arts, while Francis Ford is a film director, producer, screenwriter, film composer, and vintner.
Talia Shire Husband
Shire is living single after divorcing her first husband, and her second husband died. She was first married to David Shire for ten years ( 1970-1980) The couple were blessed with one son by the name Matthew Orlando Shire. After divorcing David Shire in 1980, she got married to her second husband Jack Schwartzman the same year. They spent fourteen years together before divorcing in 1994 and together are blessed with three sons, Jason Schwartzman, Robert Schwartzman, and John Schwartzman.
Talia Shire Children
Talia is blessed with four children, all sons named Matthew Orlando Shire (born 1970), Jason Schwartzman {Jason Francesco Schwartzman} (born 1980), Robert Schwartzman {Robert Carmine Schwartzman} (born 1982), and John Schwartzman.
Talia Shire Net Worth
Shire has an estimated net worth of $40 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress. Through her various sources of income, Talia has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Talia Shire Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Talia.
Talia Shire Wiki
- Full Names: Talia Rose Shire (née Coppola)
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White (Italian descent)
- Religion: Catholic
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Talia Shire Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 75 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 25 April 1946
- Place of Birth: Lake Success, New York, United States
- Birthday: 25 April
Shire Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 3 inches (1.62 m)
- Weight: 127 lbs (58 kg)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Talia Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Carmine Coppola
- Mother: Italia (née Pennino) Coppola
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Francis Ford Coppola and August Coppola
- Marital Status: Single (Widow)
- Husband/Spouse: David Shire (m. 1970; div. 1980), Jack Schwartzman (m. 1980; died 1994)
- Dating / Boyfriend: Single
- Children: Sons (Matthew Orlando Shire, Jason Schwartzman, Robert Schwartzman and John Schwartzman)
Shire Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $40 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress
Talia Shire in Rocky
In 1976, Talia appeared as Adrian Pennino on Rocky sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen, written by starring Sylvester Stallone. The film narrates the story of Rocky Balboa, an average educated, kind-hearted working-class Italian-American boxer rise from rags to richness. Rocky, a small-time club fighter, gets a shot at the world heavyweight championship.
The film also stars Talia Shire as Adrian, Burt Young as Adrian’s brother Paulie, Burgess Meredith as Rocky’s trainer Mickey Goldmill, and Carl Weathers as the reigning champion, Apollo Creed.
Talia Shire The Godfather
Talia appeared as Connie Corleone’s on The Godfather crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo which was derived from the Godfather novel of 1969 and happens to be the first induction in the Godfather three. The film features an ensemble cast including Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, and Diane Keaton.
The story, spanning from 1945 to 1955, chronicles the Corleone family under patriarch Vito Corleone, focusing on the transformation of one of his sons, Michael Corleone, from reluctant family outsider to ruthless mafia boss.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Talia Shire
Who is Talia Shire?
Talia Shire is an accomplished Actress who is widely known for her role in the sports drama film ‘Rocky’ as Adrianna “Adrian” Pennino, and as Connie Corleone in ‘The Godfather’.
How old is Talia Shire?
Shire is an American national born on 25th April 1946, in Lake Success NY.
How tall is Talia Shire?
Talia stands at a height of 1.62m.
Is Talia Shire married?
No, Shire was first married to David Shire from 1970 to 1980, and later married her second husband Jack Schwartzman from 1980, until he died in 1994.
How much is Shire worth?
Talia has an approximate net worth of $40 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Talia live?
Because of security reasons, Shire has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Shire still alive?
Talia is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Talia Now?
Shire is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of the newly released movie Working Man, which was released on 5th May 2020 in the US and later dates in other countries.
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