Actor
Alex Newell
34 years · Lynn, Massachusetts, USA · 13 films
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.
Best known for
Another Simple Favor
2025 · Vicky
On Amazon Prime Video
Geography Club
2013 · Ike
On Plex
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021 · Mo
Come and Learn with Pibby!
2021 · Melira (voice)
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
2025 · Cory / Kitten (voice)
On Apple TV
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
2021 · Self
Filmography 13
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
2025 · Cory / Kitten (voice)
On Apple TV
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
2025 · Leading Player
On BroadwayHD
Another Simple Favor
2025 · Vicky
On Amazon Prime Video
Pacemaker
2023 · Actor
Commitment to Life
2023 · Self (archive footage)
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021 · Mo
Come and Learn with Pibby!
2021 · Melira (voice)
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
2021 · Self
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
2021 · Self
A Killer Party
2020 · Shea Crescendo
On Plex
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2020 · Self
Resident Advisors
2015 · Morgan
Geography Club
2013 · Ike
On Plex