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MASON MECARTEA

Actor
BORN October 14, 2001
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HEIGHT 5'11" (1.80 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 2016 – Present
MASON MECARTEA

👤 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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Mason
  • Born October 14, 2001
  • Height 5'11" (1.80 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Popular Theory, Bad Haircut)
  • Years Active 2016 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Following the critical and commercial success of ''Terrifier 2'', Leone began writing for the third film with plans for an overarching narrative. Leone wanted to feature Victoria more prominently, as he regretted leaving the character underdeveloped in the first film. Principal photography began in February 2024 on a $2 million budget, and wrapped that April.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social

🎬 FILMOGRAPHY