Adan Canto
Acting
1981-12-05 · Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico
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.
Filmography
Agent Game
2022 · Movie
The Cleaning Lady
2022 · Series
Bruised
2021 · Movie
The Devil Below
2021 · Movie
2 Hearts
2020 · Movie
The Shot
2020 · Movie
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017 · Movie
Designated Survivor
2016 · Series
Second Chance
2016 · Series
X-Men: Days of Future Past - Classification: M
2014 · Movie
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014 · Movie
Mixology
2014 · Series
Almost Thirty
2013 · Movie
The Following
2013 · Series
Al Ras
2012 · Movie
Amar no es Querer
2011 · Movie
Te Presento a Laura
2010 · Movie
Sin Memoria
2010 · Movie