Barbara O. Jones
Born: 1925-12-12
Known For: Acting
Biography
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
2004
- Los Angeles Plays Itself as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
2001
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One as Dr. Asira
1991
- Daughters of the Dust as Yellow Mary
- A Powerful Thang as (as Barbara O)
1979
- Bush Mama as Dorothy
- Freedom Road as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
1977
- Diary of an African Nun as Sister Gloria
- Demon Seed as Technician
- Enigma as Miranda Larawa
1975
- Wonder Woman as Sell
1973
1971
- Black Chariot as The drifter's lover