Actor
Barbara O. Jones
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
Notable work
Often works with
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Maangamizi: The Ancient One
as Dr. Asira
2001
Daughters of the Dust
as Yellow Mary
19916.3
A Powerful Thang
as (as Barbara O)
1991
Freedom Road
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
1979
Bush Mama
as Dorothy
1979
Enigma
as Miranda Larawa
1977
Demon Seed
as Technician
19775.9
Diary of an African Nun
as Sister Gloria
19776.5
Child of Resistance
cast
1973
Black Chariot
as Sylvia
1971