Alex Newell
Known for ActingBorn 1992-08-20Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
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.
Known for
Another Simple Favor
2025 · as Vicky
Commitment to Life
2023 · as Self (archive footage)
Geography Club
2013 · as Ike
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
2025 · as Cory / Kitten (voice)
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
2021 · as Mo
A Killer Party
2020 · as Shea Crescendo
Come and Learn with Pibby!
2021 · as Melira (voice)
Resident Advisors
2015 · as Morgan
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
2021 · as Self
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
2020 · as Self
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
2025 · as Leading Player
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
2021 · as Self
Pacemaker
2023