Mason Mecartea
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.
45 acting credits · 11 directing credits
Acting · 45
Stranger Things
2016
Will Trent
2023
Terrifier 3
2024
Ms. Marvel
2022
Found
2023
Popular Theory
2024
Secrets on Greek Row
2023
Bad Haircut
2025
Break Free
2021
The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock
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Ax to Grind
2024
Escort
2024
TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS
2023
TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES
2022
Smashing Pumpkins
2023
Restoration
2025
Hidden Blessings
2024
After Fire
2020
Twin Flame
2024
Soft Side
2025
Keep Watch
2024
Salad Days
2019
B-Side
2025
The Creature of Blood Lake
2024
The Standoff
2022
Lasting Impression
2020
Fish
2023
Abscond
2019
TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING
2021
The Stables
2023
Jamie's Crying
2024
Neville Longbottom and The Black Witch
2019
Prey For Us
2025
Paraffin
2023
Gritty Fraggle Rock
2019
Locked In
2020
Sleeve
2023
Podvodnik
2022
Bless Her Heart
2024
Writer's Block
2021
Coffee Patriarchy
2022
The Gospel of Margo
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Big Break
2021
Gelonade
2022
Kibble
2022