Born in Olivia, MN. Producer whose non-nominated credits include PREJUDICE (1948, exec. producer), THE CONGRETATION (1952), FOR EVERY CHILD (1953), THE HIDDEN HEART (1954), EACH ACCORDING TO HIS FAITH and THE BEGINNING (both 1955), and THE SECRET OF THE GIFT (1959, also writer). Heard produced the features SECOND CHANCE and AGAIN... PIONEERS (both 1950) and CITY STORY (1954), all directed by William Beaudine. Heard wrote, produced and directed HONG KONG AFFAIR (1958).  Nominated for Documentary (Features) 1949: KENJI COMES HOME - Producer (Protestant Film Commission) 1 nomination