Acting · Born December 12, 1925
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
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
2001
as Dr. Asira
MovieDaughters of the Dust
1991
as Yellow Mary
MovieA Powerful Thang
1991
as (as Barbara O)
TVAmerican Playhouse
1982
as Yellow Mary
MovieFreedom Road
1979
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
MovieBush Mama
1979
as Dorothy
MovieEnigma
1977
as Miranda Larawa
MovieDemon Seed
1977
as Technician
MovieDiary of an African Nun
1977
as Sister Gloria
TVWonder Woman
1975
as Sell
MovieChild of Resistance
1973
MovieBlack Chariot
1971
as The drifter's lover
