Adan Canto
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.
Acting
Movie
X-Men: Days of Future Past
as Sunspot
2014
TV
Designated Survivor
as Aaron Shore
2016
Movie
2 Hearts
as Jorge
2020
TV
The Following
as Billy Thomas / Paul Torres
2013
Movie
Bruised
as Desi
2021
TV
The Cleaning Lady
as Arman Morales
2022
TV
Second Chance
as Connor Graff
2016
Movie
The Devil Below
as Darren
2021
Movie
Agent Game
as Kavinsky
2022
Movie
Te Presento a Laura
as Manuel
2010
TV
Mixology
as Dominic
2014
Movie
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
as Nate Cortez
2017
Movie
Amar no es Querer
as Mauro
2011
Movie
Almost Thirty
as Sid
2013
Movie
Sin Memoria
as Coco
2010
Movie
Al Ras
as Adán
2012
