Biography
Wiard B. Ihnen was an American art director active in the film industry. Born on August 4, 1897 in Jersey City, New Jersey, Ihnen worked primarily in the art department, contributing to the visual design of motion pictures. Their professional involvement included roles in art direction and production design, shaping the aesthetic elements of films during their career.
Their credited filmography includes The Return of Frank James in 1940, where Ihnen served as art director. In 1946, Ihnen worked on Tomorrow Is Forever in a production design capacity. In 1953, Ihnen returned to art direction for I, the Jury. These credits reflect their participation in the craft of film production design, a field focused on creating the physical environments seen on screen.
