Alex Newell
Acting • Born 1992-08-20
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.
Filmography
30 credits
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
Movie • 2021
Mo
Come and Learn with Pibby!
Movie • 2021
Melira (voice)
Pacemaker
Movie • 2023
Geography Club
Movie • 2013
Ike
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Movie • 2020
Self
Another Simple Favor
Movie • 2025
Vicky
A Killer Party
Movie • 2020
Shea Crescendo
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
Movie • 2021
Self
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
Movie • 2021
Self
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
Movie • 2025
Leading Player
Resident Advisors
Movie • 2015
Morgan
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
Movie • 2025
Cory / Kitten (voice)
Glee
TV • 2009
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
TV • 2016
Self - Musical Guest
Resident Advisors
TV • 2015
Morgan
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV • 2015
Self
MasterChef
TV • 2010
Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV • 2009
Self - Guest
Trailblazer Honors
TV • 2014
Self - Performer
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
TV • 2023
Pebble (voice)
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
TV • 2008
Self
Stars in the House
TV • 2020
Self - Special Guest
Stars in the House
TV • 2020
Self
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
TV • 2020
Mo
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race
TV • 2020
Madam That Bitch - Contestant
The 'S' Word with Vanessa Lengies
TV • 2017
Self
After Midnight
TV • 2024
Self
Celebrity Weakest Link
TV • 2025
Self - Contestant
Hazbin Hotel
TV • 2024
Zeezi Zilla (voice)
The Glee Project
TV • 2011
Self - Contestant