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.

Personal Info

Known For Acting

Gender Male

Birthday August 20, 1992

Place of Birth

Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

Filmography

2025

Another Simple Favor

as Vicky

Movie

2024

Hazbin Hotel

as Zeezi Zilla (voice)

TV Show

2009

Glee

as Wade 'Unique' Adams

TV Show