D.J. Cotrona Biography

Fast Facts

• Originally studied law at Northeastern University, but found he didn't enjoy it after doing an internship at a law firm and switched to acting
• During his spring break in college he visited a friend in Los Angeles and decided not to return to Northeastern University
• Quote: "I had been obsessed with G․I․ Joe․․․It's the first time you deal with․․․all these things that seem small at the time because you're a kid, but at the end of the day what we're doing now in making the film is essentially the same thing․"
• Best known for his role as Flint in "G․I․ Joe: Retaliation" and as Noodles in "Dear John․"
• Has had recurring roles on the TV series "Windfall," "Detroit 1-8-7," and "Skin․"
• Was chosen to play the role of Superman in a live-action "Justice League" film, but the project was cancelled in 2013