Sasha Velour
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 25, 1987 in Berkeley, California, USA
- Active Years
- 2009–2025 (17 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Sasha Velour is the stage name of Alexander Hedges Steinberg, an American drag queen, performer, visual artist, actor, author, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Born on June 25, 1987, in Berkeley, California, she gained international recognition as the winner of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. She is the hostess of the Brooklyn drag revue NightGowns. In 2023, she joined the cast of the HBO series We're Here. Additionally, she served as a head judge on the 2025 program King of Drag. Her stage name is derived from a fabric used as a substitute for velvet, while her first name honors Russian feminist leader Alexandra Kollontai. She is also recognized as a creative director and gender-fluid performer.
Career overview
Sasha Velour is the stage name of Alexander Hedges Steinberg, an American drag queen, performer, visual artist, actor, author, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Born on June 25, 1987, in Berkeley, California, she gained international attention as the winner of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Beyond her competition success, she is recognized as the hostess of the Brooklyn drag revue show NightGowns. Her professional work spans various creative roles, including serving as a creative director and theatre producer.
In 2023, Velour joined the cast of the HBO series We're Here. The program has received recognition including Emmy and Peabody awards, as well as a Critics Choice Real TV Award for Best Structured Unscripted Series. In 2025, she served as a head judge on King of Drag, which is noted as the first televised drag king competition in history. Throughout her career, she has been identified as a gender-fluid performer and artist. Her stage name is derived from a fabric often used as a substitute for velvet, which she describes as a metaphor for drag. Her given name, Sasha, was chosen by her parents in honor of the Russian feminist leader Alexandra Kollontai.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- King of Drag (2025) as Self - Judge
- A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint (2025) as Self
- Drag Race Germany (2023) as Self - Guest Judge
- NightGowns: The Musical (2021) as Miss Xandra
- NightGowns: The Musical (2021) Lead Editor
- NightGowns: The Musical (2021) Writer
- NightGowns: The Musical (2021) Director
- We're Here (2020) as Self
- NightGowns (2020)
- NightGowns (2020) Executive Producer
- Drag Queen Christmas 2020 (2020)
- NightGowns FOREVER (2020) as Self
- NightGowns FOREVER (2020) Director
- Out Of The Closet (2018) as Self
- BEAT. Contour. Snatched. How Drag Queens Shaped the Biggest Makeup Trends (2018) as Self
- The Bold Type (2017) as Sasha Velour
- Portrait Of A Queen (2017) as Self
- The Pit Stop (2016) as Self
- Broad City (2014) as Sasha Velour
- Whatcha Packin' (2014) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Contestant
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Contestant
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sasha Velour best known for?
Sasha Velour is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including We're Here (2020), Alai (2003), The Pit Stop (2016), Broad City (2014).
When and where was Sasha Velour born?
Sasha Velour was born on June 25, 1987 in Berkeley, California, USA.
How many credits does Sasha Velour have?
Sasha Velour has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2025.
What is Sasha Velour's background in cinema and television?
Sasha Velour is the stage name of Alexander Hedges Steinberg, an American drag queen, performer, visual artist, actor, author, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Born on June 25, 1987, in Berkeley, California, she gained international recognition as the winner of the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. She is th...
Sasha Velour by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Bold Type (2017) as Sasha Velour — aged about 30
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Contestant — aged about 22
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest — aged about 22
- Broad City (2014) as Sasha Velour — aged about 27
- The Pit Stop (2016) as Self — aged about 29
- RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2010) as Self - Contestant — aged about 23
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