Full actor profile
Matt Whelan
Acting
25 known credits
0.7 popularity score
Biography
About Matt Whelan
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.
Photos
Profile gallery
Career at a glance
Matt Whelan across film and television
25credited titles
16movie credits
9TV credits
2007–2026screen career span
Notable work
Recent movies and TV shows
From FMM Reviews
Reviews and guides you may enjoy
TV guide
Teen Titans Go! (2013): Series Review, Plot, Cast and Episodes
This Teen Titans Go! (2013) review examines the animation and action & adventure series through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience respon…
Read the full guide 
TV guide
DAS! (1991): Series Review, Plot, Cast and Episodes
This DAS! (1991) review examines the talk and news series through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience response.
Read the full guide 
Movie guide
It Ends (2026): Movie Review, Plot, Cast and Verdict
This It Ends (2026) review examines the horror and mystery film through its premise, storytelling, cast, performances, themes, production choices and audience response.
Read the full guide