Talia Shire

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Talia Shire Fast Facts:

Suffered from severe shyness as a child.
Attended the School of Drama at Yale University on a scholarship; dropped out during her second year in order to focus on movies.
Began her film career in several Roger Corman-produced films, beginning with her film debut in The Wild Racers (1968).
In 1974, both she and her brother, director Francis Ford Coppola, were nominated for Oscars, making them the first brother-sister combo to be nominated in the same year.
Her character in Rocky, Adrian Pennino, is named for her maternal grandfather, Francesco Pennino.
Started a production company called TaliaFilm II with her second husband, Jack Schwartzman.

Talia Shire Relationships:
Italia Coppola - Mother
Stephanie - Stepdaughter
Francis Ford Coppola - Brother
David Shire - Ex-husband
Robert Schwartzman - Son
Jack Schwartzman - Husband (deceased)
Matthew Orlando Shire - Son
Carmine Coppola - Father
Nicolas Cage - Nephew
Jason Schwartzman - Son
Christopher Coppola - Nephew
Gian-Carlo Coppola - Nephew
Roman Coppola - Nephew
Sofia Coppola - Niece
August Floyd Coppola - Brother
Marc Coppola - Nephew
John Schwartzman - Stepson
Francesco Pennino - Grandfather
Talia Shire Awards:
1974 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1998 Tony: Play - Nominee
1976 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Nominee
1977 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama - Nominee
College:
Attended Yale University, School of Drama, New Haven, CT