Alex Newell Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 7 in |
Weight | 85 kg |
Date of Birth | August 20, 1992 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Alex Newell is an American actor and singer who is best known for his role as Unique Adams on the Fox musical series Glee. Initially, he was one of the 34,000 people to submit an audition video for the Glee Project organized by Oxygen in 2011. He became one of the 12 people who were selected to compete for a seven-episode arc on Glee. It was on this show that he made everyone aware of his sexuality as an out gay man. He became the first runner up of this reality show. His actions made the organizers so impressed that they called him in for 2 episodes on Glee. These 2 episodes later turned out into a regular appearance on the television series in Glee. His role as the shy and outcast Wade expressed courage and strength as ‘Unique Adams’ through music. He became one of the most visible transgender characters on television at that time and was widely recognized for his very strong vocals. Alex alongside the other Glee characters received a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for “Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series” in 2012.
Newell has also performed as a musician in several events such as the Coachella Festival and many LGBT events and pride festivals. He and some other celebrities are committed to helping LGBT youth everywhere. He was given a special recognition award at the 2015 GLAAD Media Awards.
Born Name
Alex Eugene Newell
Nick Name
Alex
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Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
Education
Alex attended Kipp Lynn Academy in Lynn, Massachusetts, United States. He then moved on to and graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in Peabody, Massachusetts, United States.
Occupation
Actor, Singer
Family
- Mother – Brenda Newell (Choir singer)
Manager
Alex Newell is represented by –
- The Cast (Digital Talent Agency representing Broadway and theatre talent)
- Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty (CESD) (Talent Agent Theatrical), Los Angeles, California, USA
- Industry Entertainment (Manager), Los Angeles, California, USA
- Presse Public Relations (Publicist), Century City, California, USA
- Creative Entertainment Agency (CEA) (Talent Agent Personal Appearance), Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA
Genre
R&B, Pop, Soul, House, Disco
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Big Beat Records
Build
Large
Height
5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187.5 lbs
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Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Distinctive Features
- Often applies cosmetics on his face
- Mostly seen in feminine attires
- High pitched voice
- Small eyes
- No facial hairs
Religion
Christianity
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Best Known For
- Becoming the first runner-up in The Glee Project in 2011
- Portraying the role of Wade Unique Adams in Glee (2012-2015), Ike in Geography Club (2013), Sam in Imaginary Friend (2015), Morgan in Resident Advisors (2015)
- Making a Broadway debut as Asaka in Once on This Island (2017-2018)
As a Singer
In 2014, Newell released his first hit single, a cover of Sigma’s Nobody to Love. The song was released via Big Beat Records.
Newell has also done many music covers including Clean Bandit’s Stronger, and a disco-house stylization of Robin S.’s single Show Me Love.
First Film
Alex Newell made his first theatrical film appearance in the role of Ike in the comedy movie Geography Club in 2013.
First TV Show
Alex Newell made his first TV show appearance as Himself in The Glee Project in 2011.
Alex Newell Favorite Things
- Activity – Singing
Source – Wikipedia
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Alex Newell Facts
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