Mason Mecartea
Acting
Born: 2001-10-14 in 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
Stranger Things
Dan Shelter
Will Trent
Student
Terrifier 3
Cole
Ms. Marvel
Audience Member #2
Found
Alec Simmons
Sleigh
Henry
Bad Haircut
Coleman
Locked In
Narrator
Restoration
Ben
Twin Flame
Richard
The Stables
Will
Paraffin
Arny
Salad Days
Max
B-Side
Jesse
Lasting Impression
Billy
Knuckles
Tucker
Popular Theory
Tim
Podvodnik
Josef
Pink Sync
Will
Break Free
Ashton
Keep Watch
Patrick
Fish
Danny
Big Break
Ross
Gelonade
Abscond
Cole
The Gospel of Margo
The Hero
Bless Her Heart
Jack
TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES
Jake Searcy
Prey For Us
Sam Walker
Escort
Crux
Hidden Blessings
Samuel Davidson
Writer's Block
Ross
Secrets on Greek Row
Chase
Soft Side
Nate
Ax to Grind
Reid
Gritty Fraggle Rock
The President
TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS
Jake Searcy
Sleeve
Sam
The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock
Jake