Complex sentence: In 1962, he won the role of the 24-year-old attorney Hank Tabor on "Sam Benedict", with Edmond O'Brien in the starring role, over some sixty competitors because of his acting experience and his educational background.
Split into simpler sentences: In 1962, Rust procured the role of the 24-year-old attorney Hank Tabor on "Sam Benedict", with Edmond O'Brien. More than sixty competitors sought the role but Rust prevailed because of his acting experience and his educational background.