
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.

Stranger Things
TV • 2016

Will Trent
TV • 2023

Found
TV • 2023

Ms. Marvel
TV • 2022

Terrifier 3
MOVIE • 2024

Popular Theory
MOVIE • 2024

Paraffin
MOVIE • 2023

Podvodnik
MOVIE • 2022

Restoration
MOVIE • 2025

Abscond
MOVIE • 2019

Bad Haircut
MOVIE • 2025

Lasting Impression
MOVIE • 2020

Twin Flame
MOVIE • 2024

Hidden Blessings
MOVIE • 2024

Smashing Pumpkins
MOVIE • 2023

Salad Days
MOVIE • 2019

The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock
MOVIE

Secrets on Greek Row
MOVIE • 2023