Acting
Alex Newell
1992 · Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
13 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
Another Simple Favor
Vicky
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
Cory / Kitten (voice)
Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas
Mo
Geography Club
Ike
Commitment to Life
Self (archive footage)
A Killer Party
Shea Crescendo
Come and Learn with Pibby!
Melira (voice)
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
Leading Player
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score
Self
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone
Self
Resident Advisors
Morgan
Pacemaker