Mason Mecartea
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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
Credits
Terrifier 3 (2024)
as Cole
Bad Haircut (2025)
as Coleman
Knuckles (—)
as Tucker
Restoration (2025)
as Ben
Keep Watch (2024)
as Patrick
Twin Flame (2024)
as Richard
The Stables (2023)
as Will
B-Side (2025)
as Jesse
Break Free (2021)
as Ashton
Big Break (2021)
as Ross
Escort (2024)
as Crux
Locked In (2020)
as Narrator
Popular Theory (2024)
as Tim
TRUE DARKNESS: REMNANTS (2023)
as Jake Searcy
Lasting Impression (2020)
as Billy
Salad Days (2019)
as Max
Paraffin (2023)
as Arny
Hidden Blessings (2024)
as Samuel Davidson
Gelonade (2022)
Actor
The Gospel of Margo (—)
as The Hero
TRUE DARKNESS: DETECTIVES (2022)
as Jake Searcy
Fish (2023)
as Danny
Prey For Us (2025)
as Sam Walker
Abscond (2019)
as Cole
Podvodnik (2022)
as Josef
Writer's Block (2021)
as Ross
Bless Her Heart (2024)
as Jack
Smashing Pumpkins (2023)
as Carmichael
Gritty Fraggle Rock (2019)
as The President
Ax to Grind (2024)
as Reid
Secrets on Greek Row (2023)
as Chase
Soft Side (2025)
as Nate
The Standoff (2022)
as Raging Bull
The Rise & Decline of Punk Rock (—)
as Jake
Sleeve (2023)
as Sam
TRUE DARKNESS: KEEP MOVING (2021)
as Jake Searcy
Jamie's Crying (2024)
as Scotch
The Creature of Blood Lake (2024)
as David
After Fire (2020)
as Caleb
Pink Sync (—)
as Will
Coffee Patriarchy (2022)
as Kyle
Kibble (2022)
as Friend