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
Known For
| Birth Location | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1925-12-12 |
Movies
Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
2004
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
as Dr. Asira
2001
Daughters of the Dust
as Yellow Mary
1991
A Powerful Thang
as (as Barbara O)
1991
Freedom Road
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
1979
Bush Mama
as Dorothy
1979
Demon Seed
as Technician
1977
The Diary of an African Nun
as sister Gloria
1977
1973
Black Chariot
as The drifter's lover
1971
Barbara O. Jones hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows