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