Adan Canto is best known as Aaron Shore on ‘Designated Survivor’, Sunspot in ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’, and Arman Morales in ‘The Cleaning Lady’. He has over 30 film and TV credits.
Films
- Version of UsBen2024
- The Devil to PayJackson2021
- 2 HeartsPablo2020
- Breaking & ExitingHarry2018
- There Is No Place Like This PlaceAntonio (Short)2017
- The Curse of Buckout RoadCrow2017
- X-Men: Days of Future PastRoberto da Costa / Sunspot2014
- FronteraPepe2014
- Personal EffectsJuan2009
TV shows
- The Cleaning LadyArman Morales (Main cast)2022–2024
- Brujeria: A Cleveland CurseRamon (TV Movie)2023
- Designated SurvivorAaron Shore (Main cast)2016–2018
- NarcosPachito (Recurring, 4 episodes)2015
- MixologyDominic (Recurring, 2 episodes)2014
- The FollowingLuke (Recurring, 5 episodes)2013–2014
- State of AffairsConnor (1 episode)2014
- The ListenerJimmy (1 episode)2013
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About Adan Canto
Adan Canto was a Mexican-American actor and filmmaker known for his versatility across film and television. He gained critical acclaim for his role in the Netflix drama ‘Narcos’ and was a series regular on the political thriller ‘Designated Survivor’ and the crime drama ‘The Cleaning Lady’.
FAQs
What was Adan Canto’s real name?
His full name was Adan Canto. He was born in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, Mexico, on December 5, 1981, and grew up in Texas.
When did Adan Canto die?
Adan Canto passed away on January 8, 2024, at the age of 42, from appendiceal cancer.
What was Adan Canto’s most famous role?
He is widely recognised for playing Aaron Shore on the TV series ‘Designated Survivor’, a role he originated and played for two seasons.
Did Adan Canto direct or produce?
Yes, he directed and co-wrote the short film ‘There Is No Place Like This Place’ (2017) and also directed the feature ‘The Shot’ (2020). He was developing projects through his production company.
Is Adan Canto in ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’?
Yes, he played Roberto da Costa, also known as the mutant Sunspot, in the 2014 film ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026