Barbara O. Jones
December 12, 1925 (99 years old) in
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
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- 2004 ·Los Angeles Plays Itselfas Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
- 2001 ·Maangamizi: The Ancient Oneas Dr. Asira
- 1991 ·Daughters of the Dustas Yellow Mary
- 1991 ·A Powerful Thangas (as Barbara O)
- 1979 ·Freedom Roadas Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
- 1979 ·Bush Mamaas Dorothy
- 1977 ·Demon Seedas Technician
- 1977 ·Diary of an African Nunas Sister Gloria
- 1975 ·Wonder Womanas Sell
- 1973 ·Child of Resistanceas
- 1971 ·Black Chariotas The drifter's lover