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