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Michael Gira
Acting

Michael Gira

Born 1954-02-19
Los Angeles, California, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Michael Gira

Kill Your Idols
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Kill Your Idols

2004
TMDB3.7
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
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Swans: Where Does a Body End?

2019
TMDB4.0
Swans: A Long Slow Screw.
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Swans: A Long Slow Screw.

1986
TMDB4.3
Swans: The Seer - Live
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Swans: The Seer - Live

2012
TMDB4.5
Parallel Planes
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Parallel Planes

2017
TMDB3.0
Swans - To Be Kind Live
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Swans - To Be Kind Live

2014
TMDB5.0
Kings of Independence
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Kings of Independence

1987
TMDB0.0
Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)
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Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)

2025
TMDB0.0
NYC Foetus
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NYC Foetus

2009
TMDB3.0
Swans: Nox Orae 2023
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Swans: Nox Orae 2023

2024
TMDB0.0

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (29 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)SelfMovie2025
Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)SelfMovie2025
Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)MusicMovie2025
Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)MusicMovie2025
Swans: Nox Orae 2023Swans: Nox Orae 2023Self / AppearanceMovie2024
RingRingMusicMovie2023
Swans: Where Does a Body End?Swans: Where Does a Body End?SelfMovie2019
Parallel PlanesParallel PlanesSelf / AppearanceMovie2017
Parallel PlanesParallel PlanesMusicMovie2017
Swans: Moers Festival 2017Swans: Moers Festival 2017Self / AppearanceMovie2017
Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015SelfMovie2016
Swans: Open'er Festival, GdyniaSwans: Open'er Festival, GdyniaSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC StudioHimselfMovie2014
Swans - To Be Kind LiveSwans - To Be Kind LiveSelf / AppearanceMovie2014
Swans - To Be Kind LiveSwans - To Be Kind LiveProducerMovie2014
Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013SelfMovie2014
Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013Original Music ComposerMovie2014
Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 LiveSwans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live(self)Movie2013
Swans: The Seer DocumentarySwans: The Seer DocumentarySelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Swans: The Seer - LiveSwans: The Seer - LiveSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Swans: The Seer - LiveSwans: The Seer - LiveProducerMovie2012
NYC FoetusNYC FoetusHimselfMovie2009
Kill Your Idols: More.SelfMovie2006
Kill Your IdolsKill Your IdolsSelfMovie2004
Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam)Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam)Self / AppearanceMovie1997
Swans: Live at Variety Playhouse, AtlantaSwans: Live at Variety Playhouse, AtlantaSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Kings of IndependenceKings of IndependenceSelfMovie1987
Swans: A Long Slow Screw.Swans: A Long Slow Screw.Self / AppearanceMovie1986
Swans: A Long Slow Screw.Swans: A Long Slow Screw.DirectorMovie1986