Mason Mecartea
Born: 2001-10-14
• Bellingham, Washington, USA
Mason Mecartea (/Muh-Car-Tee/) is an American Actor and filmmaker. He is best known for his role as 'Dan Shelter' in Netflix's no. 1 series, Stranger Things, and 'Cole' in Damien Leone's Terrifier 3.
Mason's previous, and upcoming, film and TV credits include playing the role of 'Tim' in Popular Theory (2023), 'Coleman' in Bad Haircut (2025) as well as appearances on shows and films like NBC's Found, Blue Ridge and the upcoming Rise and Decline of Punk Rock by Dustin Haney. Mason also directs and produces under the production banner of The Day Productions. His work includes projects like Smashing Pumpkins (2023) Twin Flame (2024) and Soft Side (2025).
He is from Seattle Washington, and raised in Nashville, TN.
Filmography
Soft Side
Bad Haircut
Restoration
Prey For Us
B-Side
Keep Watch
Twin Flame
The Creature of Blood Lake
Terrifier 3
Ax to Grind
Hidden Blessings
Jamie's Crying
Bless Her Heart
Escort
Popular Theory
Fish
TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS
Smashing Pumpkins
The Stables
Paraffin
Secrets on Greek Row
Sleeve
Gelonade
Kibble
Podvodnik
Coffee Patriarchy
TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES
No Image
The Standoff
TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING
Break Free
Big Break
Writer's Block
Lasting Impression
After Fire
Locked In
Abscond
Salad Days
Neville Longbottom and The Black Witch
Gritty Fraggle Rock
The Gospel of Margo
The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock