Matt Whelan
Known for ActingChristchurch, 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
Apex
2026 · as Hunter
We Bury the Dead
2026 · as Mitch
Caterpillar
2026 · as Cam
The Tank
2023 · as Ben
Eagle vs Shark
2007 · as Kissing Boy
Pork Pie
2017 · as Noah
Show of Hands
2008 · as Matt
Gary of the Pacific
2017 · as Nelson
Imposter
2019 · as Cam
My Wedding and Other Secrets
2011 · as James
Figment
1480 Radio Pirates
2014 · as Richard
The Most Fun You Can Have Dying
2012 · as Michael
Fetch
2021 · as August (voice)
Workmates
2025 · as Tom
Daniel
2019 · as Carpenter