1925-12-12
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
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Los Angeles Plays Itself | Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage) | 2004-07-28 |
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Maangamizi: The Ancient One | Dr. Asira | 2001-02-18 |
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A Powerful Thang | (as Barbara O) | 1991-01-01 |
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Daughters of the Dust | Yellow Mary | 1991-01-24 |
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Freedom Road | Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones) | 1979-10-29 |
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Bush Mama | Dorothy | 1979-09-01 |
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Diary of an African Nun | Sister Gloria | 1977-03-01 |
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Demon Seed | Technician | 1977-04-07 |
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Child of Resistance | 1973-10-01 | |
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Black Chariot | The drifter's lover | 1971-01-01 |