D. J. Cotrona Biography: Ex-Girlfriend, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Age, Movies, Height, Awards, Parents

Donald Joseph Cotrona, professionally known as D. J. Cotrona, is an American actor, producer, and writer.

He is best known for portraying Flint in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Seth Gecko in From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, John Stone in Detroit 1-8-7, and Super Hero Pedro in Shazam! and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

D. J. Cotrona
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Donald Joseph Cotrona
Stage Name:	D. J. Cotrona
Born:	May 23, 1980 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	White American (Italian, Polish, German, Hungarian, Austrian, and English ancestry)
Height:	5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Donald Cotrona, Sheree Cotrona
Relationship:	Eiza González (2014-2016)
Occupation:	Actor, Producer, Writer
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

D. J. Cotrona was born on May 23, 1980, in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. D. J. was raised by his parents, Donald Cotrona, who worked for a recycling company, and Sheree Cotrona, a teacher. There are no details about his siblings.

He attended Northeastern University in Boston, where he initially studied law. After completing a summer internship at a law firm, he realized that a legal career was not for him.

During his sophomore year, he switched his focus to acting and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. His religion is Christianity.

Career

D. J. Cotrona began his acting career in 2003 with a guest appearance on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit before landing the lead role in the Fox drama Skin.

Although the series was short-lived, it introduced him to a wider audience. He later starred in Windfall and Detroit 1-8-7, steadily establishing himself as a talented television actor.

His early film credits include Venom, Love Is the Drug, and Dear John. He was also originally cast as Superman in George Miller‘s cancelled Justice League: Mortal, a role that ultimately never reached production.

D. J. Cotrona achieved international recognition in 2013 when he portrayed Flint in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, starring alongside Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, and Channing Tatum.

He further expanded his fan base by playing Seth Gecko in From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, a television adaptation of the cult classic film.

He later joined the DC Extended Universe as Super Hero Pedro in Shazam! (2019) and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023), while also appearing in L.A.’s Finest, Spy Kids: Armageddon, and contributing as a writer and executive producer on Fight or Flight.

Personal Life

D. J. Cotrona, 46 years old, is currently single. His past relationship includes actress Eiza González, whom he dated from 2014 to 2016. There is no information about D. J. Cotrona‘s children.

He stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall. Outside acting, he enjoys filmmaking, skateboarding, fitness, and writing. He has often spoken about his lifelong passion for movies, which inspired him to pursue a career in Hollywood.

Net Worth

D. J. Cotrona has an estimated net worth of $4 million USD. His income is primarily generated through acting in films and television, producing, screenwriting, commercial appearances, and entertainment-related projects.

His leading roles in G.I. Joe: Retaliation, From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series, and the Shazam! franchise have significantly contributed to his financial success and long-standing career in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Films

• Venom (2005)
• Love Is the Drug (2006)
• Dear John (2010)
• G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)
• Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands: War Within the Cartel (2017, Short)
• Shazam! (2019)
• Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
• Spy Kids: Armageddon (2023)
• Fight or Flight (2025)

Television

• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2003)
• Skin (2003)
• Windfall (2006)
• Detroit 1-8-7 (2010–2011)
• From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series (2014–2016)
• Matador (2014)
• L.A.’s Finest (2020)

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