Complex sentence: Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell (3 July 1927--27 November 2011) was an English film director, known for his pioneering work in television and film and for his flamboyant and controversial style.
Split into simpler sentences: Henry Kenneth Alfred Russell (3 July 1927--27 November 2011) was an English film director. He was known for his pioneering work in television and film and for his controversial style.