Biography
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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Narcos (2015) — Daniel Van Ness
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Apex (2026) — Hunter
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Eagle vs Shark (2007) — Kissing Boy
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We Bury the Dead (2026) — Mitch
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The Tank (2023) — Ben
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Wanted (2016) — Alistair Poussin
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My Life Is Murder (2019) — Connor Farrow
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Pork Pie (2017) — Noah
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American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story (2017) — Hugh Hefner
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Of Kings and Prophets (2016) — Mattiyahu
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The Sounds (2020) — Tom Cabbott
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My Wedding and Other Secrets (2011) — James
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A Remarkable Place to Die (2024) — Simon
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The Most Fun You Can Have Dying (2012) — Michael
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Gary of the Pacific (2017) — Nelson
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Show of Hands (2008) — Matt
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1480 Radio Pirates (2014) — Richard
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Coverband (2014) — Alex Gibson
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Go Girls (2009) — Brad Caulfield
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Fetch (2021) — August (voice)
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Daniel (2019) — Carpenter
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Figment
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Workmates (2025) — Tom
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Imposter (2019) — Cam
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Caterpillar (2026) — Cam