
Adan Canto
- Date of Birth: 1981-12-05
- Date of Death: 2024-01-08
- Place of Birth: Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico
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... 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.

The Cleaning Lady
Crime, Drama • 2022 January

X-Men: Days of Future Past
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction • 2014 May

2 Hearts
Romance, Drama • 2020 October

Designated Survivor
Drama, War & Politics • 2016 September

The Following
Crime, Drama • 2013 January

Bruised
Drama • 2020 September

Te Presento a Laura
Romance, Comedy, Drama • 2010 October

Second Chance
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 2016 January

Amar no es Querer
Drama, Romance • 2011 September

Mixology
Comedy • 2014 February