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