Alex Newell

Alex Newell

Known for: Acting

Born: August 19, 1992 in Lynn, 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

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Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas

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6.3
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Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas

Mo

2021 TV Movie
Come and Learn with Pibby!

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5.6
MOVIE

Come and Learn with Pibby!

Melira (voice)

2021 Animation
Pacemaker

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0.0
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Pacemaker

2023 Animation
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

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10.0
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Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone

Self

2020 Documentary
Another Simple Favor

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5.7
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Another Simple Favor

Vicky

2025 Comedy
A Killer Party

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6.0
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A Killer Party

Shea Crescendo

2020 Mystery
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular

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This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular

Self

2021 TV Movie
Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score

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10.0
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Wicked in Concert: A Musical Celebration of the Iconic Broadway Score

Self

2021 Music
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert

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10.0
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Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert

Leading Player

2025 Comedy
Resident Advisors

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0.0
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Resident Advisors

Morgan

2015 Comedy
Lulu Is a Rhinoceros

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7.4
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Lulu Is a Rhinoceros

Cory / Kitten (voice)

2025 Animation
Glee

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6.8
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Glee

Wade 'Unique' Adams

2009 Comedy
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

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5.9
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Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Self - Musical Guest

2016 Drama
Resident Advisors

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6.0
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Resident Advisors

Morgan

2015 Comedy
MasterChef

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7.1
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MasterChef

Self

2010 Drama
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

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5.0
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest

2009 Drama
Trailblazer Honors

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7.5
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Trailblazer Honors

Self - Performer

2014 Documentary
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

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7.7
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Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Pebble (voice)

2023 Animation
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

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7.0
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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Self

2008 Drama
Stars in the House

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Stars in the House

Self - Special Guest

2020 Drama
Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

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7.5
TV

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

Mo

2020 Comedy
Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race

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5.8
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Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race

Madam That Bitch - Contestant

2020 Drama
The 'S' Word with Vanessa Lengies

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0.0
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The 'S' Word with Vanessa Lengies

Self

2017 Documentary
After Midnight

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5.5
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After Midnight

Self

2024 Comedy