Barbara O. Jones
- Acting
- December 12, 1925
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
Known for
Filmography
- Maangamizi: The Ancient One · Dr. Asira
- Daughters of the Dust · Yellow Mary
- A Powerful Thang · (as Barbara O)
- American Playhouse · Yellow Mary
- Freedom Road · Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
- Bush Mama · Dorothy
- Enigma · Miranda Larawa
- Demon Seed · Technician
- Diary of an African Nun · Sister Gloria
- Wonder Woman · Sell
- Child of Resistance
- Black Chariot · Sylvia