
Michael Gira
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Michael Rolfe Gira is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronts Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.
Known for
Credits

Swans: Where Does a Body End? (2019)
as Self

Kill Your Idols (2004)
as Self

NYC Foetus (2009)
as Himself

Swans: A Long Slow Screw. (1986)
Actor

Kings of Independence (1987)
as Self

Parallel Planes (2017)
Actor
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio (2014)
as Himself
Kill Your Idols: More. (2006)
as Self

Swans: The Seer - Live (2012)
Actor

Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024) (2025)
as Self

Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013 (2014)
as Self

Swans: Open'er Festival, Gdynia (2015)
Actor

Swans: Moers Festival 2017 (2017)
Actor

Swans: Nox Orae 2023 (2024)
Actor

Swans - To Be Kind Live (2014)
Actor

Swans: The Seer Documentary (2012)
Actor

Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam) (1997)
Actor

Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022) (2025)
as Self

Swans: Live at Variety Playhouse, Atlanta (1997)
Actor

Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live (2013)
as (self)

Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015 (2016)
as Self





