★ HOW OLD IS MATT WHELAN?
Matt Whelan is 41 years old, born January 1, 1985 in NZ · Capricorn.
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About
Matt Whelan is a New Zealand actor and comedian born in 1985. He gained recognition playing Brad Caulfield in the TV comedy-drama Go Girls. Whelan has since landed major roles as Hugh Hefner in Amazon's American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story and DEA agent Van Ness in Netflix's Narcos season 3. A Capricorn, Whelan balances comedic timing with dramatic depth across television and streaming platforms.
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Biography
Matt Whelan is a New Zealand actor and comedian born in 1985. He built his career through New Zealand television before breaking into international streaming projects. Whelan is best known for playing Brad Caulfield in the TV comedy-drama Go Girls, a role that established him locally. He later took on the high-profile part of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner in Amazon Original's American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story, showcasing his range in biographical drama. In 2017, Whelan joined the cast of Netflix's Narcos for its third season, playing DEA agent Van Ness in the crime thriller. As a Capricorn born January 1, Whelan embodies the sign's disciplined approach to craft, moving methodically from local comedy into prestige streaming roles. Actors in his generation often transition between television and film; Whelan has leveraged both platforms to build an international profile. Based in New Zealand, he represents the country's growing presence in global streaming productions.
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Trivia
- Whelan played Brad Caulfield in Go Girls, a New Zealand television comedy-drama that became his breakthrough role.
- He portrayed Playboy founder Hugh Hefner in Amazon's American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story.
- Whelan appeared as DEA agent Van Ness in the third season of Netflix's Narcos.
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Numerology
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The Seeker
Analytical and private. Matt Whelan release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Johnny CardosoSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- An Yu-jinGoat · 2003
- Brian Gutiérrez
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Matt Whelan?
- Matt Whelan is 41 years old (born January 1, 1985).
- When is Matt Whelan's birthday?
- Matt Whelan was born on January 1, 1985.
- What is Matt Whelan's zodiac sign?
- Matt Whelan is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1985.
- What is Matt Whelan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Matt Whelan was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Matt Whelan from?
- Matt Whelan is from NZ.
- What does Matt Whelan do?
- Matt Whelan is a actor.
- Is Matt Whelan still alive?
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