Adan Canto
Known for: Acting
Born: December 5, 1981
Died: January 8, 2024
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
13 movies · 5 TV shows, newest first
5.0
Agent Game
2022
7.4
The Cleaning Lady
2022
6.8
Bruised
2021
4.6
The Devil Below
2021
7.2
2 Hearts
2020
NR
The Shot
2020
4.6
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
7.2
Designated Survivor
2016
6.8
Second Chance
2016
NR
X-Men: Days of Future Past - Classification: M
2014
7.5
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014
5.9
Mixology
2014
3.9
Almost Thirty
2013
6.9
The Following
2013
NR
Al Ras
2012
6.5
Amar no es Querer
2011
6.8
Te Presento a Laura
2010
5.0
Sin Memoria
2010