Alex Newell
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Regular viewers recognize Alex Newell, an American television actor with the kind of face viewers place instantly. He turns up in 'Another Simple Favor' as well. Credits begin in 2013. He has kept working through 13 years of the trade. Viewers know him as Wade 'Unique' Adams, from 'Glee'.
Alex Newell
7 Movies
4 Series
Regular viewers recognize Alex Newell, an American television actor with the kind of face viewers place instantly. He turns up in 'Another Simple Favor' as well. Credits begin in 2013. He has kept working through 13 years of the trade. Viewers know him as Wade 'Unique' Adams, from 'Glee'.
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Lulu Is a Rhinoceros
Cory / Kitten (voice)
2025
Film
Pippin: 50th Anniversary Concert
Leading Player
2025
Film
Another Simple Favor
Vicky
2025
Film
Hazbin Hotel
Zeezi Zilla (voice) · 2 episodes
2024–
TV
Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
Pebble (voice) · 2 episodes
2023–
TV
Come and Learn with Pibby!
Melira (voice)
2021
Film
A Killer Party
Shea Crescendo
2020
Film
Resident Advisors
Morgan
2015
Film
Resident Advisors
Morgan · 2 episodes
2015–
TV
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How old is Alex Newell and where are they from?
Alex Newell is 34 years old, born on August 20, 1992 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Alex Newell?
Alex Newell is best known for roles in Another Simple Favor, Geography Club, Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas.
How many movies has Alex Newell been in?
Over a 13-year career (since 2013), Alex Newell has appeared in 7 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Alex Newell's first movie?
The career of Alex Newell began with Geography Club (2013).
What is Alex Newell's most recent movie or series?
Alex Newell's most recent release is Celebrity Weakest Link, which premiered on September 15, 2025.
What TV shows has Alex Newell appeared in?
On television, Alex Newell has appeared in Hazbin Hotel, Glee, Empire, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Alex Newell
1992-08-20 · 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.