Alex Newell
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Series
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
2015
Series
Glee
Wade 'Unique' Adams
2009
Series
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Self
2008
Series
MasterChef
Self
2010
Series
Hazbin Hotel
Zeezi Zilla (voice)
2024
Series
Empire
Hey Beautiful
2015
Series
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble (voice)
2023
Series
After Midnight
Self
2024
Series
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self - Musical Guest
2016
Series
Stars in the House
Self - Special Guest
2020
Series
Stars in the House
Self
2020
Film
Another Simple Favor
Vicky
2025
Series
Trailblazer Honors
Self - Performer
2014
Series
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mo
2020
Series
Celebrity Weakest Link
Self - Contestant
2025
Film
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
Cory / Kitten (voice)
2025
Series
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
Madam That Bitch - Contestant
2020
Series
Resident Advisors
Morgan
2015
Series
The Glee Project
Self - Contestant
2011
Film
Geography Club
Ike
2013
Film
Commitment to Life
Self (archive footage)
2023
Film
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
Mo
2021
Film
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Self
2020
Series
The 'S' Word with Vanessa Lengies
Self
2017
Film
Come and Learn with Pibby!
Melira (voice)
2021
Film
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
Self
2021
Film
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
Leading Player
2025
Film
Resident Advisors
Morgan
2015
Film
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
Self
2021
Film
Pacemaker
2023
Film
A Killer Party
Shea Crescendo
2020