J.G. Thirlwell

Composer

Born: January 29, 1960 (age 66)
From: Melbourne, Australia

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)

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