Alex Newell
Known for Acting · 31 credits
- Born
- 1992-08-20 (age 33)
- Place of birth
- Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Biography
Alex Eugene Newell (born August 20, 1992) is an American actor and singer. They are known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee and Mo on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. Newell also starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theatre in 2018. For their role in Shucked, they won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Newell and J. Harrison Ghee were the first openly non-binary actors to be nominated for and win a Tony Award.
As a singer, Newell has released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and The Knocks.
Known For
TV Shows (18)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015
as Self
Glee
2009
as Wade 'Unique' Adams
Empire
2015
as Hey Beautiful
Hazbin Hotel
2024
as Zeezi Zilla (voice)
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
as Self
MasterChef
2010
as Self
Stars in the House
2020
as Self - Special Guest
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
2016
as Self - Musical Guest
After Midnight
2024
as Self
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
2023
as Pebble (voice)
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
2020
as Mo
Trailblazer Honors
2014
as Self - Performer
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
2020
as Madam That Bitch - Contestant
Celebrity Weakest Link
2025
as Self - Contestant
Resident Advisors
2015
as Morgan
The Glee Project
2011
as Self - Contestant
The 'S' Word with Vanessa Lengies
2017
as Self
Movies (13)
Another Simple Favor
2025
as Vicky
Geography Club
2013
as Ike
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
2025
as Cory / Kitten (voice)
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021
as Mo
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
2021
as Self
Commitment to Life
2023
as Self (archive footage)
Resident Advisors
2015
as Morgan
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2020
as Self
Come and Learn with Pibby!
2021
as Melira (voice)
A Killer Party
2020
as Shea Crescendo
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
2025
as Leading Player
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
2021
as Self
Pacemaker
2023
About Alex Newell
Alex Eugene Newell (born August 20, 1992) is an American actor and singer. They are known for their role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee and Mo on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. Newell also starred as Asaka in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island at the Circle in the Square Theatre in 2018. For their role in Shucked, they won the 2023 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Newell and J. Harrison Ghee were the first openly non-binary actors to be nominated for and win a Tony Award. As a singer, Newell has release… With 31 credits spanning from 2008 to 2025, Alex Newell has appeared in 13 films and 18 TV shows.
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Most Popular Alex Newell Movies
- Another Simple Favor (2025) — as Vicky
- Geography Club (2013) — as Ike
- Lulu Is a Rhinoceros (2025) — as Cory / Kitten (voice)
- Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas (2021) — as Mo
- Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score (2021) — as Self
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