Barbara O. Jones

Acting

Barbara O. Jones

Born 6 December 1941 · Asheville, North Carolina, USA · Died 16 April 2024 at 82

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

Highlights

Wonder Woman1975 · Series · Sell
Demon Seed1977 · Film · Technician
Laverne & Shirley1976 · Series · Toni
Daughters of the Dust1991 · Film · Yellow Mary
Diary of an African Nun1977 · Film · Sister Gloria
Bush Mama1979 · Film · Dorothy

Filmography

Movies

10 films

Maangamizi: The Ancient One2001 · Film · Dr. Asira
Daughters of the Dust1991 · Film · Yellow Mary
A Powerful Thang1991 · Film · (as Barbara O)
Freedom Road1979 · Film · Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)
Bush Mama1979 · Film · Dorothy
Enigma1977 · Film · Miranda Larawa
Demon Seed1977 · Film · Technician
Diary of an African Nun1977 · Film · Sister Gloria
Child of Resistance1973 · Film
Black Chariot1971 · Film · Sylvia

Filmography

Series

3 shows

American Playhouse1982 · Series · Yellow Mary
Laverne & Shirley1976 · Series · Toni
Wonder Woman1975 · Series · Sell