J.G. Thirlwell

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Biography

James George Thirlwell – also known as J.G. Thirlwell, Clint Ruin, Frank Want, and Foetus, among other names, is an Australian singer, composer, and record producer. He is known for juxtaposing a variety of different musical styles.

Filmography 18

Movies (18)

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
2025
Self
Scala!!!
2024
Self
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
2019
Self
Sonder
2018
Directing
The Hardcore Collection
2012
(archive footage)
Blank City
2011
Self
NYC Foetus
2009
Himself
Kill Your Idols: More.
2006
Self
Kill Your Idols
2004
Self
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist
2002
Himself
Don't Bring A Dog
1997
Himself
Male
1993
Himself / Foetus
The Sound of Progress
1988
Himself
Submit to Me Now
1987
Submit to Me
1986
The Right Side of My Brain
1984
Zola Jesus with JG Thirlwell & Mivos Quartet
What You Could Not Visualise
Self