Wiard Ihnen
1897–1979 (age 82)
Art Director
Biography
Wiard Ihnen (1897–1979) brought architectural precision and poetic imagination to motion picture art direction, creating immersive worlds for dramas, comedies, and adventures alike.
His team-minded approach encouraged collaboration between designers and directors, and his influence on filmic atmosphere is remembered fondly by peers as he rests at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.