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.

Alex Newell is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Celebrity Weakest Link (2025), Lulu Is a Rhinoceros (2025), Another Simple Favor (2025), Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008), Glee (2009), Hazbin Hotel (2024). The recorded credits span 2008 to 2025, including 9 movies and 18 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.