
Matt Whelan
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography

Figment TBA
Actor

Caterpillar 2026
as Cam

Apex 2026
as Hunter

We Bury the Dead 2026
as Mitch

Workmates 2025
as Tom

The Tank 2023
as Ben

Fetch 2021
as August (voice)

Imposter 2019
as Cam

Daniel 2019
as Carpenter

Gary of the Pacific 2017
as Nelson

Pork Pie 2017
as Noah

1480 Radio Pirates 2014
as Richard

The Most Fun You Can Have Dying 2012
as Michael

My Wedding and Other Secrets 2011
as James

Show of Hands 2008
as Matt

Eagle vs Shark 2007
as Kissing Boy
Credits from TMDB.