profile image

Barbara O. Jones

Dec 12, 1925 (100 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

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

Credits