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Adan Canto
Adan Canto on the set ofThe ShotinDripping Springs, Texas
Born(1981-12-05)5 December 1981
Ciudad Acuña,Coahuila, Mexico
Died8 January 2024(2024-01-08)(aged 42)
Los Angeles,California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park,Los Angeles,California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active2009–2024
Spouse
Stephanie Lindquist
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(m.2017)​
Children2

Adan Canto(5 December 1981 – 8 January 2024) was a Mexican actor. He portrayedSunspotin the 2014 superhero filmX-Men: Days of Future Past,Paul Torres on theFoxdrama seriesThe Following,and A.J. Menendez in theABCprime-time seriesBlood & Oil.He appeared asRodrigo Lara Bonillain theNetflixdrama seriesNarcos,Aaron Shore in the ABC/Netflixpolitical dramaDesignated Survivor,[1]and starred on Fox'sThe Cleaning Ladyuntil his death.

Canto wrote and directed his first short filmBefore Tomorrowin 2014. His short filmThe Shotearned several festival awards for Best Narrative Short Film in 2020.

Early life

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Canto was born inCiudad Acuña,Coahuila,on 5 December 1981.[2][3]He crossed the border daily as a child to attend an American Catholic school inDel Rio, Texas.[4][5]He grew up riding horses at his grandfather's ranch inAcuñawhere his father was acharro.With the encouragement of his mother, Canto began performing on stage as a singer at the age of 7. He was introduced to the traditionalbolerosandmariachimusic from a young age and performed in and around his home state through his teenage years.[4][5]

Canto left home at the age of 16 to pursue a career as a musician.[2][6]He had success as a singer/songwriter inSan Antonioafter collaborating withStudio M.He spent five years working as a musician inMexico Citywhere he performed as lead singer for thejazzbandDel Canto.Canto wrote for and produced several songs for film and TV in Mexico.[3][4]He began acting in a handful of commercials in Mexico City and was soon cast in a television series calledEstado de Gracia.[2][7]Canto eventually turned to the stage after being cast as a lead in the adaptation ofPedro Almodóvar'sAll About My Mother.[6][7]

Career

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In 2013, Canto made his debut on American television, playing the role of Paul Torres on the Fox drama series,The Followingduring its first season.[8]He later was cast asSunspotin the 2014 superhero filmX-Men: Days of Future Past.[9][10]Also in 2014, Canto was regular cast member on the ABC comedy series,Mixology.He later co-starred in the Amazon pilotHysteria,[11]and NBC'sThe Curse of the Fuentes Women.[12]In 2015, Canto was cast as A.J. Menendez inABCprime time series,Blood & Oil.[13][14]He later had a recurring role on the Fox drama series,Second Chance,and guest-starred onShondaLand'sThe Catch.

In 2016, Canto was cast in the ABC political drama seriesDesignated Survivor,playingWhite House Deputy Chief of Staffand laterChief of StaffAaron Shore oppositeKiefer Sutherland,Natascha McElhone,andMaggie Q.[15]The show was renewed byNetflixfor a third season which was released on 7 June 2019.[16]

In 2019, Canto was cast oppositeHalle Berryin her highly anticipated directorial debut filmBruised.[17]

Canto started his production company Canto House Pictures in 2013 and directed his first short filmBefore Tomorrowthe following year.[2][18]His most recent short filmThe Shot,a period drama set in 1844Texas,earned several festival awards for Best Narrative Short Film in 2020.[3]Canto was developing projects for film and TV through his production company based in Los Angeles, California at the time of his death.[2]

In March 2020, Canto was cast in a main role of mobster Arman Morales for the Fox seriesThe Cleaning Lady,[19][20][21]which he starred in for two seasons. His declining health prevented him from immediately rejoining the cast for the show's third season, although, at the time of his death, he had planned to eventually return to the show. The show's third season was dedicated to Canto with a tribute card in the third season premiere.[2][22][23]

Personal life

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Canto met American sculptor and painter Stephanie Lindquist in 2012 while filmingThe FollowinginBrooklyn, New York.Their first artistic collaboration was the short filmBefore Tomorrowin 2014.[24]The two married in June 2017 and lived in theHollywood Hills.They had a son in 2020 and a daughter in 2022.[25][26]

Canto died ofappendiceal canceron 8 January 2024 at age 42.[22]His body is interred atForest Lawn Memorial Park,Hollywood,California.

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2010 Te Presento a Laura Manuel [4]
Sin Memoria Coco [27]
2011 Amar no es querer Mauro [18]
2012 Al Ras Adan Short film[28]
2014 Before Tomorrow Joseph Short film; also director,
writer, and producer[18]
X-Men: Days of Future Past Sunspot [18][27]
Almost Thirty Sid [27]
2017 Amanda & Jack Go Glamping Nate [18][27]
2020 2 Hearts Jorge Bolivar [18][27]
Bruised Desi [18][27]
The Shot — Director, writer, and producer[3]
2021 The Devil Below Darren [18][27]
2022 Agent Game Kavinsky [18][29]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2009 Estado de Gracia Leon [2]
2010 Los Minondo Episode: "El enfrentamiento"[30]
2013 The Following Paul Torres 10 episodes[18][27]
2014 Mixology Dominic 13 episodes[18][27]
Hysteria Matt Sanchez Episode: "Pilot"[27]
2015 Narcos Minister Rodrigo Lara Bonilla Episode: "The Men of Always"[4][27]
Blood & Oil A.J. Menendez 9 episodes[18][27]
2016 Second Chance Connor Graff 5 episodes[18][27]
The Catch Jeffery Bloom Episode: "The Real Killer"[27]
2016–2019 Designated Survivor Aaron Shore Main role[18][27]
2022–2024 The Cleaning Lady Arman Morales Main role (seasons 1–2)[18][27]

References

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  1. ^Nellie Andreeva (8 February 2016)."'Designated Survivor': Adan Canto Joins Kiefer Sutherland ABC Drama – Deadline ".Deadline.Retrieved8 February2016.
  2. ^abcdefgSherman, Maria (9 January 2024)."Adan Canto, known for his versatility in roles in 'X-Men' and 'Designated Survivor,' dies at 42".Associated Press News.Retrieved10 January2024.
  3. ^abcdMedina, Eduardo (10 January 2024)."Adan Canto, Actor in 'The Cleaning Lady' and 'X-Men,' Dies at 42".The New York Times.Retrieved10 January2024.
  4. ^abcdeValdez, Jonah (9 January 2024)."Adan Canto, 'The Cleaning Lady' and 'Designated Survivor' actor, dies at 42".Los Angeles Times.Retrieved10 January2024.
  5. ^abChang, Kee (5 April 2022)."A Conversation with Adan Canto".Anthem.Retrieved10 January2024.
  6. ^ab"Mexican Actor Adan Canto plays Sunspot in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'".Entertainment Affair.26 March 2014.Retrieved10 January2024.
  7. ^abSun, Rebecca (27 March 2013)."'The Following' Actor Signs With UTA (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved10 January2024.
  8. ^"Adan Canto".TVGuide.Retrieved7 July2015.
  9. ^"Adan Canto Joins The X-Men – Movie News – Empire".empireonline.Retrieved7 July2015.
  10. ^"The Following's Adan Canto Joins 'The X-Men'".Vibe.22 April 2013.Retrieved7 July2015.
  11. ^"'Mixology' Star Lands Lead in Amazon's 'Hysteria' (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.17 June 2014.Retrieved7 July2015.
  12. ^Elizabeth Wagmeister (9 February 2015)."'The Curse of the Fuentes Women': Adan Canto Cast In NBC Drama Pilot – Variety ".Variety.Retrieved7 July2015.
  13. ^"Adan Canto Boards ABC's 'Blood and Oil' as Series Regular (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.6 July 2015.Retrieved7 July2015.
  14. ^Rebecca Iannucci."'Blood & Oil': Adan Canto Replacing Yani Gellman as Series Regular – TVLine ".TVLine.Retrieved7 July2015.
  15. ^Nellie Andreeva (8 February 2016)."'Designated Survivor': Shore's character recently left the White House. Adan Canto Joins Kiefer Sutherland ABC Drama – Deadline ".Deadline.Retrieved8 February2016.
  16. ^Nellie, Andreeva; Petski, Denise (18 October 2018)."'Designated Survivor': Anthony Edwards & Julie White Cast In Season 3 On Netflix ".Deadline.Retrieved27 October2018.
  17. ^Anthony D'Alessandro; Amanda N'Duka (4 December 2019)."Halle Berry MMA Feature 'Bruised': Shamier Anderson & Adan Canto Step Into Ring For Oscar Winner's Directorial Debut".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved26 February2020.
  18. ^abcdefghijklmno"Adan Canto".Rotten Tomatoes.Retrieved10 January2024.
  19. ^Andreeva, Nellie (4 March 2020)."Shannyn Sossamon To Headline 'The Cleaning Lady' Fox Drama Pilot".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 26 February 2021.Retrieved9 May2021.
  20. ^Petski, Denise (9 March 2020)."Ginger Gonzaga Joins 'The Cleaning Lady' Fox Drama Pilot".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 26 February 2021.Retrieved9 May2021.
  21. ^Petski, Denise (9 March 2020)."'The Cleaning Lady': Vincent Piazza Joins Shannyn Sossamon In Fox Drama Pilot ".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 26 February 2021.Retrieved9 May2021.
  22. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (9 January 2024)."Adan Canto Dies: 'The Cleaning Lady' & 'Designated Survivor' Star Was 42".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved9 January2024.
  23. ^Andreeva, Nellie (9 January 2024)."Adan Canto Dies: 'The Cleaning Lady' & 'Designated Survivor' Star Was 42".Deadline.Retrieved8 April2024.
  24. ^Ben Kaplan (28 September 2017)."Cover Story: Adan Canto".Post City Toronto.Retrieved28 September2017.
  25. ^https:// wusa9 /article/news/nation-world/adan-canto-mexican-actor-singer-dead-at-42/507-373aaa5d-0db6-4931-a449-8d5ada17614f?ref=exit-recircSon Roman Adler and daughter Eve Josephine
  26. ^"Adan Canto Dies: 'The Cleaning Lady' & 'Designated Survivor' Star Was 42".9 January 2024.
  27. ^abcdefghijklmnop"Adan Canto List of Movies and TV Shows".TV Guide.Retrieved10 January2024.
  28. ^"Adan Canto Movies".Moviefone.Retrieved10 January2024.
  29. ^N'Duka, Amanda (23 April 2021)."Jason Isaacs, Barkhad Abdi & Adan Canto Board Indie Spy Thriller 'Agent Game'".Deadline Hollywood.Archivedfrom the original on 23 April 2021.Retrieved25 April2021.
  30. ^Orozco, Gisela (22 May 2014)."Adan Canto, el 'X-Men' mexicano".Chicago Tribune(in Spanish).Retrieved10 January2024.
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