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