
Michael Gira
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 19, 1954
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Michael Rolfe Gira is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronts Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.
Filmography

Swans: Newly Sentient Being 2026
as Self

Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024) 2025
as Self, Music

Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022) 2025
as Self, Music

Swans: Nox Orae 2023 2024
Actor

Ring 2023
Music

Swans: Where Does a Body End? 2019
as Self

Parallel Planes 2017
Actor, Music

Swans: Moers Festival 2017 2017
Actor

Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015 2016
as Self

Swans: Open'er Festival, Gdynia 2015
Actor
- Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio 2014
as Himself

Swans - To Be Kind Live 2014
Actor, Producer

Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013 2014
as Self, Original Music Composer

Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live 2013
as (self)

Swans: The Seer Documentary 2012
Actor

Swans: The Seer - Live 2012
Actor, Producer

NYC Foetus 2009
as Himself
- Kill Your Idols: More.
Kill Your Idols: More. 2006
as Self

Kill Your Idols 2004
as Self

Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam) 1997
Actor

Swans: Live at Variety Playhouse, Atlanta 1997
Actor

Kings of Independence 1987
as Self

Swans: A Long Slow Screw. 1986
Actor, Director
Credits from TMDB.