J.G. Thirlwell

Personal Info

Birthday

January 29, 1960

(65 years old)

Place of Birth

Melbourne, Australia

Also Known As

JG Thirlwell

Jim Thirlwell

James George Thirlwell

Clint Ruin

Frank Want

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

The Hardcore Collection

Filmography

2025
Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt
as Self
2024
Scala!!!
as Self
2019
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
as Self
2012
The Hardcore Collection
as (archive footage)
2011
Blank City
as Self
2009
NYC Foetus
as Himself
Do You Love Me Like I Love You (Part 1: From Her to Eternity)
as Self
Do You Love Me Like I Love You (Part 2: The Firstborn is Dead)
as Self
2006
Kill Your Idols: More.
as Himself
2004
Kill Your Idols
as Self
2002
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist
as Himself
1997
Don't Bring A Dog
as Himself
1993
Male
as Himself / Foetus
1988
The Sound of Progress
as Himself