Barbara O. Jones

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

Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Daughters of the Dust
Daughters of the Dust
Child of Resistance
Child of Resistance
Bush Mama
Bush Mama
Freedom Road
Freedom Road
Diary of an African Nun
Diary of an African Nun
A Powerful Thang
A Powerful Thang

Filmography

2004 Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
2001 Maangamizi: The Ancient One
as Dr. Asira
1991 Daughters of the Dust
as Yellow Mary
1991 A Powerful Thang
as (as Barbara O)
1979 Freedom Road
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
1979 Bush Mama
as Dorothy
1977 Demon Seed
as Technician
1977 Diary of an African Nun
as Sister Gloria
1975 Wonder Woman
as Sell
1973 Child of Resistance
as
1971 Black Chariot
as The drifter's lover