Adan Canto

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) — Sunspot
2. Designated Survivor (2016) — Aaron Shore
3. 2 Hearts (2020) — Jorge
4. The Following (2013) — Billy Thomas / Paul Torres
5. Bruised (2021) — Desi
6. The Cleaning Lady (2022) — Arman Morales
7. Second Chance (2016) — Connor Graff
8. The Devil Below (2021) — Darren
9. Agent Game (2022) — Kavinsky
10. Te Presento a Laura (2010) — Manuel
11. Mixology (2014) — Dominic
12. Amanda & Jack Go Glamping (2017) — Nate Cortez
13. Amar no es Querer (2011) — Mauro
14. Almost Thirty (2013) — Sid
15. Sin Memoria (2010) — Coco
16. Al Ras (2012) — Adán
17. X-Men: Days of Future Past - Classification: M (2014) — Self

Directed

1. The Shot (2020) — Director