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Barbara O. Jones

Dec 12, 1925 (99 years old) in

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

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Wonder Woman
Sell
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Demon Seed
Technician
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Maangamizi: The Ancient One
Dr. Asira
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Diary of an African Nun
Sister Gloria
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Daughters of the Dust
Yellow Mary
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Los Angeles Plays Itself
Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
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Freedom Road
Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
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Bush Mama
Dorothy
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A Powerful Thang
(as Barbara O)
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Black Chariot
The drifter's lover

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