About
Barbara O. Jones
Overview
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 Itself | Actor | Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage) | 60 Fair |
| 2001 | Maangamizi: The Ancient One | Actor | Dr. Asira | 59 Average |
| 1991 | Daughters of the Dust | Actor | Yellow Mary | 59 Average |
| 1991 | A Powerful Thang | Actor | (as Barbara O) | 59 Average |
| 1979 | Freedom Road | Actor | Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones) | 58 Average |
| 1979 | Bush Mama | Actor | Dorothy | 59 Average |
| 1977 | Demon Seed | Actor | Technician | 58 Average |
| 1977 | Diary of an African Nun | Actor | Sister Gloria | 58 Average |
| 1973 | Child of Resistance | Actor | N/A N/A |
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| 1971 | Black Chariot | Actor | The drifter's lover | N/A N/A |