Alex Newell

Actor

August 20, 1992 (33 years)

Lynn, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

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 …

Filmography

5.0

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Self - Guest

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.

6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Self

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.

6.8

Glee

Wade 'Unique' Adams

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.

8.6

Hazbin Hotel

Zeezi Zilla (voice)

In attempt to find a non-violent alternative for reducing Hell's overpopulation, the daughter of Lucifer opens a rehabilitation hotel that offers a group of misfit demons a chance at redemption.

7.0

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Self

Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

7.1

Empire

Hey Beautiful

A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

5.3

After Midnight

Self

Celebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the internet alongside a panel of guests from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music, and beyond.

7.1

MasterChef

Self

This hit cooking competition series sees award-winning chef Gordon Ramsay and other celebrity chefs put a group of contestants through a series of challenges and elimination rounds, in order to turn one home cook into a culinary master.

N/A

Stars in the House

Self - Special Guest

In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created Stars in the House, a daily live streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services.

7.5

Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur

Pebble (voice)

After 13-year-old super-genius Lunella accidentally brings ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city's Lower East Side from danger.

5.9

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Self - Musical Guest

Samantha Bee breaks up late-night's all-male sausage fest with her nuanced view of political and cultural issues, her sharp interview skills, her repartee with world leaders and, of course, her 10-pound lady balls.

7.5

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

After an unusual event, Zoey Clarke, a whip-smart computer coder forging her way in San Francisco, suddenly starts to hear the innermost wants, thoughts and desires of the people around her through popular songs.

7.5

Trailblazer Honors

Self - Performer

One-hour annual event that celebrates leaders at the forefront of LGBTQ equality.

4.0

Celebrity Weakest Link

Self - Contestant

A rapid-fire quiz show in which eight celebrities compete to win up to one million dollars for the charity of their choosing.

5.8

Secret Celebrity RuPaul's Drag Race

Madam That Bitch - Contestant

Secret celebrities - from all walks of life - compete in full drag as they try to impress Emmy Award winning host, RuPaul. To save themselves from elimination, they have to lip sync for their lives. In the end, one celebrity will be crowned America's Next Celebrity Drag Superstar.

5.8

Another Simple Favor

Vicky

Stephanie and Emily reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy for Emily's extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.

5.8

Resident Advisors

Morgan

Resident Advisors is an outrageous comedy set in the most hormonally-overloaded, sexually active, out-of-control workplace in the world: a college dorm. The show follows a group of resident assistants as they navigate sex, drugs, and midterms.

7.0

The Glee Project

Self - Contestant

Performers compete for a multi-episode guest-starring role on season three of hit series Glee. Over the course of the competition, the winner will be determined from eliminations of twelve finalists and be awarded a role in a seven episode arc as part of the cast of Fox Network's musical drama series Glee.

7.4

Lulu Is a Rhinoceros

Cory / Kitten (voice)

On a quest to spread kindness, fun-loving Lulu embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, powered by new friends, courage, and catchy songs!

6.2

Geography Club

Ike

A coming-of-age movie that tells a story unfolding in every high school around the country -- a story of kids hiding their true identities in plain sight, even as they feverishly pursue their hearts' desires.