Although John Russell (1921-1991), supporting actor in adult westerns and other "A"-budget films after WW2 and star of the classic western TV series Lawman (1958), bore an uncanny resemblance to Trent (1906-1966), the two men were not related--Russell's real name was in fact John Russell, and Trent's real name was LaVerne Brown.
I didn't want to rush into anything. I was making $750 a month as a pilot and I didn't know anything about pictures. I didn't want to jeopardize my standing by resigning. [JT, as to his agreement that TWA agree keep him on reserve as a pilot in case his movie career didn't pan out[
