Adan Canto

Born: 1981-12-05

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.


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X-Men: Days of Future Past

as Sunspot
Released: 2014-05-15

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods...

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Agent Game

as Kavinsky
Released: 2022-04-08

Harris, a CIA interrogator at an Agency black site, finds himself the target of a rendition...

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2 Hearts

as Jorge
Released: 2020-10-16

When illness strikes two people who are polar opposites, life and death bring them together in...

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Amanda & Jack Go Glamping

as Nate Cortez
Released: 2017-11-10

With his marriage and career against the ropes, dejected author Jack Spencer travels with his...

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The Devil Below

as Darren
Released: 2021-03-05

A group of four amateur adventurers who specialize in exploring remote and forsaken places pay a...

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Bruised

as Desi
Released: 2020-09-12

Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her...

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Te Presento a Laura

as Manuel
Released: 2010-10-29

This is the story of 23-year-old Laura who lives in the largest city in the world and yet feels...

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Almost Thirty

as Sid
Released: 2013-10-04

Hilarious romantic comedy which main essence is based on the maturation process that young...

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Sin Memoria

as Coco
Released: 2010-08-19

Beto wakes up in his apartment not knowing where or who he is. He does not remember anything...

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Amar no es Querer

as Mauro
Released: 2011-09-02

Jakie es una joven que disfruta de ayudar a los más necesitados, pero su esposo Samuel no...

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Al Ras

as Adán
Released: 2012-07-21

A couple has an opportunity to assume a deep truth or to continue living on the surface, where...

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Designated Survivor

as Aaron Shore
First aired: 2016-09-21

Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States...

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The Following

as Billy Thomas / Paul Torres
First aired: 2013-01-21

Notorious serial killer Joe Carroll, after being found guilty of murdering 14 female students on...

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The Cleaning Lady

as Arman Morales
First aired: 2022-01-03

A whip-smart doctor comes to the U.S. for a medical treatment to save her ailing son. But when...

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Second Chance

as Connor Graff
First aired: 2016-01-13

A disgraced, 75-year-old ex-sheriff, whose life ends at the hands of corrupt cops, is brought...

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Mixology

as Dominic
First aired: 2014-02-26

One bar. One night. Ten single people. Welcome to Mix, a high-end bar in Manhattan's trendy...

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