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