Quick Facts
Born:
1981-12-05
Birthplace:
Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico
Credits:
16 Total Roles
Adan Canto
Acting
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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
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Sunspot
Designated Survivor
Aaron Shore
2 Hearts
Jorge
The Following
Billy Thomas / Paul Torres
Bruised
Desi
The Cleaning Lady
Arman Morales
Second Chance
Connor Graff
The Devil Below
Darren
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Agent Game MOVIE | Kavinsky |
| 2022 | The Cleaning Lady TV | Arman Morales |
| 2021 | Bruised MOVIE | Desi |
| 2021 | The Devil Below MOVIE | Darren |
| 2020 | 2 Hearts MOVIE | Jorge |
| 2017 | Amanda & Jack Go Glamping MOVIE | Nate Cortez |
| 2016 | Designated Survivor TV | Aaron Shore |
| 2016 | Second Chance TV | Connor Graff |
| 2014 | X-Men: Days of Future Past MOVIE | Sunspot |
| 2014 | Mixology TV | Dominic |