Barbara O. Jones
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 6, 1941
- Died
- April 16, 2024 (aged 82)
- Birthplace
- Asheville, North Carolina, USA
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
Filmography
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
Movie · as Dr. Asira
Daughters of the Dust
Movie · as Yellow Mary
A Powerful Thang
Movie · as (as Barbara O)
American Playhouse
TV · as Yellow Mary · 1 ep
Bush Mama
Movie · as Dorothy
Freedom Road
Movie · as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Demon Seed
Movie · as Technician
Diary of an African Nun
Movie · as Sister Gloria
Enigma
Movie · as Miranda Larawa
Laverne & Shirley
TV · as Toni · 1 ep
Wonder Woman
TV · as Sell · 2 eps
Child of Resistance
Movie
Black Chariot
Movie · as Sylvia