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.

Known For

The Cleaning Lady 2022 ★ 7.4
Agent Game 2022 ★ 5.0
The Devil Below 2021 ★ 4.6
Bruised 2021 ★ 6.8
2 Hearts 2020 ★ 7.2
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping 2017 ★ 4.6
Designated Survivor 2016 ★ 7.2
Second Chance 2016 ★ 6.8
X-Men: Days of Future Past 2014 ★ 7.5
Mixology 2014 ★ 5.8
The Following 2013 ★ 6.9
Almost Thirty 2013 ★ 3.9
Al Ras 2012
Amar no es Querer 2011 ★ 6.5
Te Presento a Laura 2010 ★ 6.8
Sin Memoria 2010 ★ 5.0