Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
December 12, 1925 (age 100)
Also Known As
Barbarao
Barbara-O
Barbara O
Barbara O. Jones
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
TV
Wonder Woman
Sell
1975
Film
Demon Seed
Technician
1977
Film
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
2004
Film
Freedom Road
Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
1979
Film
Black Chariot
The drifter's lover
1971
Film
Daughters of the Dust
Yellow Mary
1991
Film
A Powerful Thang
(as Barbara O)
1991
Film
Enigma
Miranda Larawa
1977
Film
Diary of an African Nun
Sister Gloria
1977
Film
Child of Resistance
1973
Film
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
Dr. Asira
2001
Film
Bush Mama
Dorothy
1979
Filmography
2004FilmLos Angeles Plays Itselfas Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)2001FilmMaangamizi: The Ancient Oneas Dr. Asira1991FilmDaughters of the Dustas Yellow Mary1991FilmA Powerful Thangas (as Barbara O)1979FilmFreedom Roadas Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)1979FilmBush Mamaas Dorothy1977FilmEnigmaas Miranda Larawa1977FilmDemon Seedas Technician1977FilmDiary of an African Nunas Sister Gloria1975TVWonder Womanas Sell1973FilmChild of Resistance1971FilmBlack Chariotas The drifter's lover