Barbara O. Jones

Barbara O. Jones

Known for

Acting

Born

December 12, 1925 (age 100)

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

Best known work

Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
1975
Demon Seed
Demon Seed
1977
Daughters of the Dust
Daughters of the Dust
1991
Diary of an African Nun
Diary of an African Nun
1977
Bush Mama
Bush Mama
1979
Freedom Road
Freedom Road
1979
American Playhouse
American Playhouse
1982
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
2001
A Powerful Thang
A Powerful Thang
1991
Child of Resistance
Child of Resistance
1973

Filmography

  1. 2001

    Maangamizi: The Ancient One

    as Dr. Asira

  2. 1991

    Daughters of the Dust

    as Yellow Mary

  3. 1991

    A Powerful Thang

    as (as Barbara O)

  4. 1982

    American PlayhouseTV

    as Yellow Mary (1 episode)

  5. 1979

    Freedom Road

    as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)

  6. 1979

    Bush Mama

    as Dorothy

  7. 1977

    Enigma

    as Miranda Larawa

  8. 1977

    Demon Seed

    as Technician

  9. 1977

    Diary of an African Nun

    as Sister Gloria

  10. 1975

    Wonder WomanTV

    as Sell (2 episodes)

  11. 1973

    Child of Resistance

  12. 1971

    Black Chariot

    as Sylvia

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