Barbara O. Jones
Acting
December 12, 1925 (100)
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
2004Los Angeles Plays Itself
Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
1991Daughters of the Dust
Yellow Mary
1991A Powerful Thang
(as Barbara O)
1979Bush Mama
Dorothy
1979Freedom Road
Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
1977Demon Seed
Technician
1977Diary of an African Nun
Sister Gloria
1977Enigma
Miranda Larawa
1973Child of Resistance