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John Trent
Deceased

When Did John Trent Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 59
GenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn05/12/1906Born inOrange - California - USADied12/05/1966 (aged 59)Died inTorranceWikidataQ65706055 ↗TMDb#1355563 ↗

John Trent was an aviator-turned-actor-turned-aviator, best known as an actor for the "Tailspin Tommy" adventure film series in the 1930s. From 1931 to 1941, under the stage name John Trent, Browne appeared in 16 Hollywood films. While flying was a natural for him, acting was not, and he eventually turned his back on his Hollywood career, resuming his career in aviation, as a test pilot.

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Filmography9 titles

Importing filmography…
YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
1939Danger FlightMovieTailspin Tommy Tompkins33
1939Mystery PlaneMovieTailspin Tommy Tompkins33
1939Sky PatrolMovieTailspin Tommy Tompkins33
1937Blossoms On BroadwayMovieNeil Graham31
1937The Great GambiniMovieGrant Naylor31
1937A Doctor's DiaryMovieDr. Dan Norris31
1934Badge of HonorMovieHarvey Larkin, City Editor28
1932Under-Cover ManMovieUndetermined Secondary Role26
1931The Sky SpiderMovieBuddy Morgan25