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.

Known for

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Scala!!!

2024 ⭐ 7.8

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Swans: Where Does a Body End?

2019 ⭐ 7.9

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The Hardcore Collection

2012 ⭐ 7.7

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Blank City

2011 ⭐ 7.1

Career timeline

2025

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt

Self · 2025

2024

Scala!!! Notable

Self · 2024

⭐ 7.8

2019

Swans: Where Does a Body End? Notable

Self · 2019

⭐ 7.9

2012

The Hardcore Collection Notable

(archive footage) · 2012

⭐ 7.7

2011

Blank City Notable

Self · 2011

⭐ 7.1

2009

NYC Foetus

Himself · 2009

⭐ 6.0

2004

Kill Your Idols Notable

Self · 2004

⭐ 7.5

1993

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Himself / Foetus · 1993

1988

The Sound of Progress

Himself · 1988

1987

Submit to Me Now

1987

⭐ 4.8

1986

Submit to Me

1986

⭐ 5.1

1984

The Right Side of My Brain

1984

⭐ 4.9

Frequently appears with

John Waters

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Adam Buxton

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Stewart Lee

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James O'Brien

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Isaac Julien

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Michael Gira

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Jarboe

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Thurston Moore

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Lee Ranaldo

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Amanda Palmer

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Full filmography

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Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt

2025

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Scala!!!

2024 ⭐ 7.8

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Swans: Where Does a Body End?

2019 ⭐ 7.9

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The Hardcore Collection

2012 ⭐ 7.7

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Blank City

2011 ⭐ 7.1

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NYC Foetus

2009 ⭐ 6.0

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Kill Your Idols

2004 ⭐ 7.5

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Male

1993

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The Sound of Progress

1988

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Submit to Me Now

1987 ⭐ 4.8

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Submit to Me

1986 ⭐ 5.1

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The Right Side of My Brain

1984 ⭐ 4.9

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What You Could Not Visualise

⭐ 7.0

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Zola Jesus with JG Thirlwell & Mivos Quartet