Alex Newell
Actress • Singer
Birth Date: August 20, 1992
Age: 32 years old
Birth Place: Lynn, Massachusetts
Alex Newell is an American performer who is best known for the role in "Glee" as Wade Adams/Unique. Newell won a Tony Award in 2023.
Credits
Another Simple Favor
Actor
Movie
2025
Pacemaker
Voice
Cody
Movie
2023
The Book of QueerStream
Narrator
Docuseries
2022
Our Kind of PeopleStream
Guest Star
Tommy "Tizzie" Jones
Reality
2021
CBS Mornings
Guest
News
2021
WICKED in Concert
Music Performer
Special
2021
This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular
Self
Show
2021
Sounds of PRIDE '21
Music Performer
Show
2021
Zoey's Extraordinary ChristmasStream
Actor
Mo
Movie
2021
Zoey's Extraordinary PlaylistStream
Actor
Mo
Series
2020
Alex Newell: Boy, You Can Keep It
Music Performer
Show
2020
Sounds of Pride '20
Music Performer
Show
2020
Alex Newell: Mama Told Me
Music Performer
Show
2020
87th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center
Music Performer
Show
2019
Blonde feat. Alex Newell: All Cried Out
Music Performer
Show
2016
Concert to Face Addiction
Music Performer
Show
2016
Alex Newell: Basically Over You (B.O.Y.)
Music Performer
Show
2016
The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream
Music Performer
Talk
2015
EmpireStream
Guest Star
Hey Beautiful
Series
2015
Blonde: All Cried Out
Music Performer
Show
2015
Geography Club
Actor
Ike
Movie
2013
Larry King NowStream
Guest
Talk
2012
Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream
Guest
Talk
2009
GleeStream
Actor
Wade "Unique" Adams
Series
2009
GleeStream
Guest Star
Wade "Unique" Adams
Series
2009
Photos
News aboutAlex Newell
2023 Tony Awards: Watch Ariana DeBose’s Opener & More Great Performances (VIDEO)
From Binge-Watch to Broadway: 17 TV Stars Up for Tony Awards This Year
Preview
‘The Book of Queer’: Alex Newell & EP on Comedy Docuseries’ Historical Importance
‘The Book of Queer’ Sets Dominique Jackson, Leslie Jordan, Alex Newell, Ross Mathews as Narrators (VIDEO)
Can’t Miss Episode of the Week: ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas’
Do You Want More ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ After the Christmas Movie? (POLL)
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas’ Takes Mo & Zoey to the Mall in a First Look (VIDEO)
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’: Roku Announces Production Start for Christmas Movie
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Set for Comeback With Final Film on Roku
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’: 10 Questions That Will Likely Never Be Answered
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Releases Cast While Search For New Home Continues
‘Glee’ Cast to Reunite in Honor of Naya Rivera at the GLAAD Media Awards
Preview
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Creator Previews the Show’s Biggest Musical Number Yet
Preview
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Season 2 First Look: New Characters & Music (PHOTOS)
TV Fan Favorites 2020: ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Scene-Stealer Alex Newell
Preview
Alex Newell Shares His ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Season 2 Wish List (VIDEO)
Comic-Con
Submit Your Questions for SDCC@Home’s Fan Favorites Panel!
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’: Celebrate Its Renewal With 8 Memorable Songs (VIDEO)
‘Glee’ Alum Samantha Ware Says Lea Michele Made Life ‘a Living Hell’ on Set
Preview
‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Star Alex Newell on Mo’s Struggle to Express Himself
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