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