Barbara O. Jones
Known for Acting
Born December 12, 1925
Barbara O. Jones, also known as Barbarao, Barbara-O, and Barbara O., is an American actor from Ohio[1] best known for her work in the films of the L.A. Rebellion movement of 1970s black filmmakers, starring in films by Haile Gerima and Julie Dash.[2] She also appeared on television alongside Muhammad Ali in Freedom Road and had smaller roles in other films including Demon Seed and on television
Filmography
Demon Seed
1977
as Technician
Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004
as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
Daughters of the Dust
1991
as Yellow Mary
Freedom Road
1979
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
A Powerful Thang
1991
as (as Barbara O)
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Maangamizi: The Ancient One
2001
as Dr. Asira
Diary of an African Nun
1977
as Sister Gloria
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Black Chariot
1971
as The drifter's lover
Bush Mama
1979
as Dorothy
Enigma
1977
as Miranda Larawa
Child of Resistance
1973