Complex sentence: William M. Conselman (10 July, 1896--25 May, 1940), known as Bill Conselman, was an American screenwriter who began his career writing for newspaper comic strips.
Split into simpler sentences: William M. Conselman (10 July, 1896--25 May, 1940) known as Bill Conselman, was an American screenwriter. He began his career writing for newspaper comic strips.