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J.G. Thirlwell

J.G. Thirlwell

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

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
2025 • Self
Scala!!!
Scala!!!
2024 • Self
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
2019 • Self
The Hardcore Collection
The Hardcore Collection
2012 • (archive footage)
Blank City
Blank City
2011 • Self
NYC Foetus
NYC Foetus
2009 • Himself
Kill Your Idols: More.
2006 • Himself
Kill Your Idols
Kill Your Idols
2004 • Self

Full filmography

Scala!!!
Scala!!!
2024 • Self
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The Hardcore Collection
The Hardcore Collection
2012 • (archive footage)
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NYC Foetus
NYC Foetus
2009 • Himself
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Male
Male
1993 • Himself / Foetus
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J.G. Thirlwell – Biography, Known For & Filmography