
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
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Los Angeles Plays Itself
as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)
2004

Demon Seed
as Technician
1977

Daughters of the Dust
as Yellow Mary
1991

Child of Resistance
1973
Black Chariot
as The drifter's lover
1971

Bush Mama
as Dorothy
1979

Freedom Road
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
1979
Maangamizi: The Ancient One
as Dr. Asira
2001

Diary of an African Nun
as Sister Gloria
1977

A Powerful Thang
as (as Barbara O)
1991

Enigma
as Miranda Larawa
1977
