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 released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and the Knocks.
Acted in
Pacemaker
2023
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
2023
as Pebble (voice)
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021
as Mo
Come and Learn with Pibby!
2021
as Melira (voice)
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
2021
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
2021
as Self
A Killer Party
2020
as Shea Crescendo
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2020
as Self
Stars in the House
2020
as Self - Special Guest
Stars in the House
2020
as Self
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
2020
as Mo
Dear Daaé: Backstage at 'The Phantom of the Opera' with Ali Ewoldt
2018
as Himself
One Small Girl: Backstage at 'Once on This Island' with Hailey Kilgore
2017
as Self
Resident Advisors
2015
as Morgan
Trailblazer Honors
2014
as Self - Performer
Geography Club
2013
as Ike
MasterChef
2010
as Self
Glee
2009
as Wade 'Unique' Adams
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
2008
as Self
