Barbara O. Jones

Acting

Barbara O. Jones

Born December 12, 192512 credits

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

Filmography

Los Angeles Plays Itself
2004Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)Movie
Daughters of the Dust
1991Daughters of the Dust
as Yellow MaryMovie
A Powerful Thang
1991A Powerful Thang
as (as Barbara O)Movie
Freedom Road
1979Freedom Road
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)Movie
Bush Mama
1979Bush Mama
as DorothyMovie
Enigma
1977Enigma
as Miranda LarawaMovie
Demon Seed
1977Demon Seed
as TechnicianMovie
Diary of an African Nun
1977Diary of an African Nun
as Sister GloriaMovie
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1971Black Chariot
as The drifter's loverMovie