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Adan Canto

Acting Born Dec 5, 1981 Died Jan 8, 2024 Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico 18 credits

Biography

Adan Canto is a Mexican actor born on December 5, 1981, in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico. He is known for his role as Sunspot in the 2014 superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Canto has also appeared in various television series, including The Following, Blood & Oil, Narcos, and Designated Survivor. In addition to acting, Canto has ventured into filmmaking, writing and directing his first short film Before Tomorrow in 2014. Canto's acting credits include 18 known roles. He passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 42.

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Career

Career overview

Adan Canto is a Mexican actor known for his roles in various films and television series. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Sunspot in the 2014 superhero film X-Men: Days of Future Past. Canto also appeared in the Fox drama series The Following, where he played the character Paul Torres.

In addition to his film and television work, Canto starred in the ABC prime-time series Blood & Oil in 2015, playing the role of AJ Menendez. He also appeared in the Netflix drama series Narcos, where he portrayed real-life politician Rodrigo Lara Bonilla. Canto's work in the Netflix series Designated Survivor, starring alongside Kiefer Sutherland, further showcased his acting abilities as he played the character Aaron Shore.

Canto's acting credits also include writing and directing his first short film, Before Tomorrow, in 2014. Throughout his career, Canto demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on a range of roles in different genres and platforms. His performances in various films and television series have contributed to his recognition as a talented actor in the entertainment industry.

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Known for

The Cleaning Lady

as Arman Morales
Film

Bruised

as Desi
Film

2 Hearts

as Jorge

Designated Survivor

as Aaron Shore
Film

X-Men: Days of Future Past

as Sunspot
Film

Conviction

as Billy Thomas / Paul Torres

Isänmaan toivot

as Manuel

Frequent co-stars

Shawn Ashmore 2 shared titles
Halle Berry 2 shared titles
Élodie Yung 1 shared title
Sebastien LaSalle 1 shared title
Valentino LaSalle 1 shared title
Eva De Dominici 1 shared title
Martha Millan 1 shared title
Sean Lew 1 shared title
Faith Bryant 1 shared title
Liza Weil 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Cleaning LadyAgent Game
The Devil BelowBruised
2 HeartsThe Shot · Director
Amanda & Jack Go Glamping
Designated SurvivorSecond Chance
X-Men: Days of Future PastMixologyX-Men: Days of Future Past - Classification: M
The FollowingAlmost Thirty
Al Ras
Amar no es Querer
Te Presento a LauraSin Memoria

Full filmography

  • The Cleaning Lady (2022) as Arman Morales
  • Agent Game (2022) as Kavinsky
  • The Devil Below (2021) as Darren
  • Bruised (2021) as Desi
  • 2 Hearts (2020) as Jorge
  • The Shot (2020) Director
  • Amanda & Jack Go Glamping (2017) as Nate Cortez
  • Designated Survivor (2016) as Aaron Shore
  • Second Chance (2016) as Connor Graff
  • X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) as Sunspot
  • Mixology (2014) as Dominic
  • X-Men: Days of Future Past - Classification: M (2014) as Self
  • The Following (2013) as Billy Thomas / Paul Torres
  • 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