Quick Facts
Born:
1992-08-20
Birthplace:
Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
Credits:
31 Total Roles
Alex Newell
Acting
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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.
As a singer, Newell has released tracks with Clean Bandit, Blonde, and The Knocks.
Known For
Hazbin Hotel
Zeezi Zilla (voice)
Glee
Wade 'Unique' Adams
Empire
Hey Beautiful
Another Simple Favor
Vicky
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
MasterChef
Self
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Mo
Geography Club
Ike
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Celebrity Weakest Link TV | Self - Contestant |
| 2025 | Lulu Is a Rhinoceros MOVIE | Cory / Kitten (voice) |
| 2025 | Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert MOVIE | Leading Player |
| 2025 | Another Simple Favor MOVIE | Vicky |
| 2024 | Hazbin Hotel TV | Zeezi Zilla (voice) |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self |
| 2023 | Pacemaker MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur TV | Pebble (voice) |
| 2021 | Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas MOVIE | Mo |
| 2021 | Come and Learn with Pibby! MOVIE | Melira (voice) |