Adan Canto
Acting
Biography
Joseph Adan Canto (December 5, 1981 - January 8, 2024) was a Mexican actor. He was known for his role as Sunspot in the 2014 superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past. On television, Canto played Paul Torres on the Fox drama series The Following, and in 2015 starred as AJ Menendez in the ABC prime-time series Blood & Oil. Canto played real-life politician Rodrigo Lara Bonilla in acclaimed Netflix drama series Narcos. He was also well known for his role as Aaron Shore in the Netflix political drama Designated Survivor starring alongside Kiefer Sutherland. Canto wrote and directed his first short film Before Tomorrow in 2014. Canto died of appendiceal cancer at aged 42 and is survived by his wife and two children.
As actor 17
The Cleaning Lady
2022
Designated Survivor
2016
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014
The Following
2013
Second Chance
2016
2 Hearts
2020
Agent Game
2022
Mixology
2014
Bruised
2021
The Devil Below
2021
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
Al Ras
2012
X-Men: Days of Future Past - Classification: M
2014
Te Presento a Laura
2010
Amar no es Querer
2011
Almost Thirty
2013
Sin Memoria
2010
