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

Wonder Woman

as Sell

Demon Seed

as Technician

Los Angeles Plays Itself

as Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage)

Daughters of the Dust

as Yellow Mary

Bush Mama

as Dorothy

Diary of an African Nun

as Sister Gloria

Freedom Road

as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)

Maangamizi: The Ancient One

as Dr. Asira

A Powerful Thang

as (as Barbara O)

Child of Resistance