Matt Whelan
Acting
Christchurch, New Zealand
Matt Whelan (born 1985) is a New Zealand actor and comedian known for his roles as Brad Caulfield in the New Zealand television comedy-drama programme Go Girls. He has also played Playboy founder Hugh Hefner in the Amazon Original series American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story. Whelan plays DEA agent Van Ness in the Netflix original series Narcos.
Known for
2026We Bury the Dead
Mitch
2026Apex
Hunter
2025Workmates
Tom
2023The Tank
Ben
2021Fetch
August (voice)
2019Daniel
Carpenter
2017Gary of the Pacific
Nelson
2017Pork Pie
Noah
20141480 Radio Pirates
Richard
2012The Most Fun You Can Have Dying
Michael
2011My Wedding and Other Secrets
James
2008Show of Hands
Matt
2007Eagle vs Shark
Kissing Boy
Figment