Alex Newell
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.
Movie Appearances
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
as Mo
2021
Come and Learn with Pibby!
as Melira (voice)
2021
Pacemaker
2023
Geography Club
as Ike
2013
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
as Self
2020
Another Simple Favor
as Vicky
2025
A Killer Party
as Shea Crescendo
2020
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
as Self
2021
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
as Self
2021
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
as Leading Player
2025
Resident Advisors
as Morgan
2015
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
as Cory / Kitten (voice)
2025
Commitment to Life
as Self (archive footage)
2023
TV Appearances
Glee
as Wade 'Unique' Adams
2009
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
as Self - Musical Guest
2016
Resident Advisors
as Morgan
2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
as Self
2015
MasterChef
as Self
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009
Trailblazer Honors
as Self - Performer
2014
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
as Pebble (voice)
2023
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as Self
2008
Stars in the House
as Self - Special Guest
2020
Stars in the House
as Self
2020
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
as Mo
2020