
Mason Mecartea
Born: 2001-10-14
Place of Birth: Bellingham, Washington, USA
Biography
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.
Known For

Terrifier 3

Ax to Grind

Hidden Blessings

Bad Haircut

The Creature of Blood Lake

Paraffin

Sleeve

Smashing Pumpkins

Keep Watch

Lasting Impression

Restoration

Podvodnik

Twin Flame

Big Break

TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES

Abscond

The Stables

Popular Theory

Fish

TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS

Break Free

Salad Days

Soft Side

The Gospel of Margo

Bless Her Heart

Escort

Secrets on Greek Row

Locked In

Gritty Fraggle Rock

Gelonade

Neville Longbottom and The Black Witch

Jamie's Crying

B-Side

The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock

After Fire

Kibble

Coffee Patriarchy

TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING
