
J.G. Thirlwell
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- January 29, 1960
- Birthplace
- Melbourne, Australia
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.
Filmography

Zola Jesus with JG Thirlwell & Mivos Quartet TBA
Actor

What You Could Not Visualise TBA
as Self

Butthole Surfers: The Hole Truth and Nothing Butt 2026
as Self

Scala!!! 2024
as Self

The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart 2023
Original Music Composer

Swans: Where Does a Body End? 2019
as Self

Nightmare Cinema 2018
Original Music Composer

Sonder 2018
Director

Imponderable 2016
Music

Chuy, The Wolf Man 2015
Original Music Composer

The 1000 Eyes of Dr Maddin 2015
Music

Norfolk 2015
Original Music Composer

The Blue Eyes 2013
Music

Exposed 2013
Music

The Hardcore Collection 2012
as (archive footage)

Seeking the Monkey King 2011
Music

Blank City 2011
as Self

NYC Foetus 2009
as Himself, Music

Cannibal 2006
Music, Original Music Composer
- Kill Your Idols: More.
Kill Your Idols: More. 2006
as Self

Kill Your Idols 2004
as Self
- D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist
D.I.Y. or Die: How to Survive as an Independent Artist 2002
as Self

The Atrocity Exhibition 1998
Original Music Composer
- Don't Bring A Dog
Don't Bring A Dog 1997
as Himself

Male 1993
as Himself / Foetus, Audio Post Coordinator, Director

Pierce 1990
Music

Kiss Napoleon Goodbye 1990
Music

The Gun Is Loaded 1989
Music

The Sound of Progress 1988
as Himself

Submit to Me Now 1987
Actor, Music

Fingered 1986
Music

Where Evil Dwells 1985
Music

Woman at the Wheel 1985
Music

You Killed Me First 1985
Music

Stray Dogs 1985
Music

Submit to Me 1985
Actor

The Right Side of My Brain 1984
Actor

Goodbye 42nd Street 1983
Music
Credits from TMDB.