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