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.
Filmography
Agent Game
2022
as Kavinsky
Bruised
2021
as Desi
The Devil Below
2021
as Darren
2 Hearts
2020
as Jorge
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
2017
as Nate Cortez
X-Men: Days of Future Past - Classification: M
2014
as Self
X-Men: Days of Future Past
2014
as Sunspot
Almost Thirty
2013
as Sid
Al Ras
2012
as Adán
Amar no es Querer
2011
as Mauro
Te Presento a Laura
2010
as Manuel
Sin Memoria
2010
as Coco