Complex sentence: Ian Wilson (2 July 1901, London, England--December 1987, Devon, England) was a small role actor who appeared in over 145 films during his career most were small uncredited roles often playing meek public servants, professional men or busy bodies.
Split into simpler sentences: Ian Wilson (1901-1987) was a British small role actor who appeared in over 145 films during his career. Most were small uncredited roles often playing meek public servants, professional men or busy bodies.