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J.G. Thirlwell

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J.G. Thirlwell

Known For

Sound

Gender

Male

Birthday

Jan 29, 1960 (66 years old)

Place of Birth

Melbourne, Australia

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.

Known For

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