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.
Filmography
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
2025
as Cory / Kitten (voice)
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
2025
as Leading Player
Another Simple Favor
2025
as Vicky
Pacemaker
2023
Commitment to Life
2023
as Self (archive footage)
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
as Self
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
Resident Advisors
2015
as Morgan
Geography Club
2013
as Ike