Acting
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.
Filmography
Another Simple Favor
Film · 2025
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
Film · 2025
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
Film · 2025
Celebrity Weakest Link
Series · 2025
After Midnight
Series · 2024
Hazbin Hotel
Series · 2024
Pacemaker
Film · 2023
Commitment to Life
Film · 2023
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Series · 2023
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
Film · 2021
Come and Learn with Pibby!
Film · 2021
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
Film · 2021
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
Film · 2021
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Film · 2020
A Killer Party
Film · 2020
Stars in the House
Series · 2020
Stars in the House
Series · 2020
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Series · 2020
RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race
Series · 2020
The 'S' Word with Vanessa Lengies
Series · 2017
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Series · 2016
Resident Advisors
Film · 2015
Resident Advisors
Series · 2015
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Series · 2015
Empire
Series · 2015
Trailblazer Honors
Series · 2014
Geography Club
Film · 2013
The Glee Project
Series · 2011
MasterChef
Series · 2010
Glee
Series · 2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Series · 2009
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Series · 2008