Barbara O. Jones
Born: 1925-12-12
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
Known For
Demon Seed
Freedom Road
Daughters of the Dust
Bush Mama
Enigma
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
Diary of an African Nun
Black Chariot
A Powerful Thang
Child of Resistance
Top Movie Credits
Demon Seed
Technician
Freedom Road
Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Daughters of the Dust
Yellow Mary
Bush Mama
Dorothy
Enigma
Miranda Larawa
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
Dr. Asira
Diary of an African Nun
Sister Gloria
Black Chariot
The drifter's lover
A Powerful Thang
(as Barbara O)