Alex Newell

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Actor • Singer

Birth Date: August 20, 1992

Age: 31 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

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
81%

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
84%

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
70%

GleeStream

Guest Star
Wade "Unique" Adams
Series
2009
70%

News aboutAlex Newell

Ariana DeBose at the 2023 Tony Awards

2023 Tony Awards: Watch Ariana DeBose’s Opener & More Great Performances (VIDEO)

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Audra McDonald, Jessica Chastain

From Binge-Watch to Broadway: 17 TV Stars Up for Tony Awards This Year

Eric Cervini, Executive Producer, The Book of Queer, and Alex Newell, Celebrity Narrator, The Book of Queer attend Celebrate Pride at the Tribeca Festival on June 09, 2022 in New York City
Preview

‘The Book of Queer’: Alex Newell & EP on Comedy Docuseries’ Historical Importance

Dominique Jackson, Leslie Jordan, Alex Newell, Ross Mathews

‘The Book of Queer’ Sets Dominique Jackson, Leslie Jordan, Alex Newell, Ross Mathews as Narrators (VIDEO)

Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas

Can’t Miss Episode of the Week: ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas’

The Cast of Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas

Do You Want More ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ After the Christmas Movie? (POLL)

Zoey's Extraordinary Christmas Alex Newell and Jane Levy

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas’ Takes Mo & Zoey to the Mall in a First Look (VIDEO)

Jane Levy in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’: Roku Announces Production Start for Christmas Movie

Zoeys Extrarordinary Playlist Jane Levy Skylar Astin

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Set for Comeback With Final Film on Roku

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Season 2

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’: 10 Questions That Will Likely Never Be Answered

Jane Levy & Skylas Astin, 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist,' ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Releases Cast While Search For New Home Continues, Featured Image

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Releases Cast While Search For New Home Continues

Glee - Amber Riley, Matthew Morrison, Naya Rivera

‘Glee’ Cast to Reunite in Honor of Naya Rivera at the GLAAD Media Awards

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Jane Levy Season 2
Preview

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Creator Previews the Show’s Biggest Musical Number Yet

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist season 2
Preview

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Season 2 First Look: New Characters & Music (PHOTOS)

Alex Newell in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

TV Fan Favorites 2020: ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Scene-Stealer Alex Newell 

Alex Newell in Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist
Preview

Alex Newell Shares His ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Season 2 Wish List (VIDEO)

SDCC @ Home Fan Favorites Panel 2020
Comic-Con

Submit Your Questions for SDCC@Home’s Fan Favorites Panel!

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Finale American Pie Songs

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’: Celebrate Its Renewal With 8 Memorable Songs (VIDEO)

Samantha Ware Lea Michele

‘Glee’ Alum Samantha Ware Says Lea Michele Made Life ‘a Living Hell’ on Set

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Mo Alex Newell
Preview

‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Star Alex Newell on Mo’s Struggle to Express Himself

Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Review
Review

Roush Review: ‘Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist’ Is Irresistibly Entertaining