
Matt Whelan
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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
Credits

Apex (2026)
as Hunter

We Bury the Dead (2026)
as Mitch

Caterpillar (2026)
as Cam

Eagle vs Shark (2007)
as Kissing Boy

The Tank (2023)
as Ben

Pork Pie (2017)
as Noah

Show of Hands (2008)
as Matt

My Wedding and Other Secrets (2011)
as James

1480 Radio Pirates (2014)
as Richard

Gary of the Pacific (2017)
as Nelson

Workmates (2025)
as Tom

Fetch (2021)
as August (voice)

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Actor

The Most Fun You Can Have Dying (2012)
as Michael

Daniel (2019)
as Carpenter

Imposter (2019)
as Cam





