Irene Ziegler is an actor, author, voice over talent, and playwright. Her film credits include Safe Haven, Premonition, and The Runaway Jury, among others. She has had recurring roles in Mr. Mercedes, The Red Road, and American Gothic, and featured or guest starring roles in The Walking Dead, Three Rivers, and Satisfaction.

Irene grew up on a lake in pre-Disney central Florida, the setting for her acclaimed first book of fiction, Rules of the Lake, and its sequel, Ashes to Water. Irene has also co-edited eight collections of monologues, published by Smith & Kraus. Her play, Rules of the Lake, was a recipient of the Mary Roberts Rinehart Award in Drama. Her plays have been produced internationally.

In addition to the works listed in her filmography, she includes G.I. Jane, The Vernon Johns Story and Love's Deadly Triangle: The Texas Cadet Murder among her credits. She has voiced numerous documentaries and TV/radio commercials, and has worked extensively in regional theatre. Irene makes her home in central Virginia.