
J.G. Thirlwell
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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
Credits

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt (2026)
as Self

Scala!!! (2024)
as Self

Submit to Me (1985)
Actor

Submit to Me Now (1987)
Actor

Blank City (2011)
as Self

Swans: Where Does a Body End? (2019)
as Self
Kill Your Idols: More. (2006)
as Self
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist (2002)
as Self

The Sound of Progress (1988)
as Himself

Kill Your Idols (2004)
as Self
Don't Bring A Dog (1997)
as Himself

Zola Jesus with JG Thirlwell & Mivos Quartet (—)
Actor

What You Could Not Visualise (—)
as Self

Male (1993)
as Himself / Foetus

NYC Foetus (2009)
as Himself

The Hardcore Collection (2012)
as (archive footage)

The Right Side of My Brain (1984)
Actor





