Barbara O. Jones
December 12, 1925 (98 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
Credits
- 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 · The 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