Barbara O. Jones
Actor
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
Filmography
Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage) 2004
Daughters of the Dust
as Yellow Mary 1991
Diary of an African Nun
as Sister Gloria 1977
Bush Mama
as Dorothy 1979
Freedom Road
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones) 1979
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
as Dr. Asira 2001
A Powerful Thang
as (as Barbara O) 1991
Child of Resistance
1973
Black Chariot
as The drifter's lover 1971