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Wiard B. Ihnen

Known for: Art

Biography: 1897-08-05

Deathday: 1979-06-22 (81 years old)

Biography

Wiard B. “Bill” Ihnen was an American art director. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of an architect, he first studied his father's profession at Columbia University. He later attended the École des Beaux Arts in Paris. Ihnen was married to Edith Head from 1940 until his death in 1979, aged 81.

Filmography

all 44

Movies 44

Director 2

Art Direction

Wiard B. Ihnen

Biography

Filmography

all 44

Movies 44

Director 2

The Gallant Hours (1960)

The King and Four Queens (1956)

Our Mr. Sun (1956)

The Indian Fighter (1955)

This Is My Love (1954)

A Lion Is in the Streets (1953)

I, the Jury (1953)

Rancho Notorious (1952)

Only the Valiant (1951)

Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950)

The Time of Your Life (1948)

Tomorrow Is Forever (1946)

Along Came Jones (1945)

Blood on the Sun (1945)

It's a Pleasure (1945)

Wilson (1944)

Jane Eyre (1943)

Crash Dive (1943)

China Girl (1942)

Roxie Hart (1942)

Moon Over Miami (1941)

Man Hunt (1941)

Tall, Dark and Handsome (1941)

Hudson's Bay (1941)

The Return of Frank James (1940)

Maryland (1940)

The Blue Bird (1940)

Hollywood Cavalcade (1939)

Stagecoach (1939)

Every Day's a Holiday (1937)

On Such a Night (1937)

Midnight Madonna (1937)

Outcast (1937)

Go West Young Man (1936)

Dancing Pirate (1936)

Becky Sharp (1935)

Thirty Day Princess (1934)

The Trumpet Blows (1934)

Cradle Song (1933)

Duck Soup (1933)

Terror Aboard (1933)

Blonde Venus (1932)

Potash and Perlmutter (1923)

The Right to Love (1920)

Information

Known ForArt

GenderMale

Birthday1897-08-05

Deathday1979-06-22 (81 years old)

Birth PlaceNew York City, United States

RelationshipsEdith Head (1940 - 1979)

CitizenshipsUnited States

Also Known AsW.B. Ihnen, Ward Ihnen, Wiard B. Ihnen, William B. Ihnen

AwardsAcademy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White, Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color

Credited with

Known For
Art

Gender
Male

Birthday
1897-08-05

Deathday
1979-06-22 (81 years old)

Birth Place
New York City, United States

Relationships
Edith Head (1940 - 1979)

Citizenships
United States

Also Known As
W.B. Ihnen, Ward Ihnen, Wiard B. Ihnen, William B. Ihnen

Awards
Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Black and White, Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color