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Barbara O. Jones
Acting
Born: December 12, 1925
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

Demon Seed
as Technician

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

Daughters of the Dust
as Yellow Mary

Diary of an African Nun
as Sister Gloria
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Black Chariot
as The drifter's lover

Freedom Road
as Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)

Bush Mama
as Dorothy

A Powerful Thang
as (as Barbara O)
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Maangamizi: The Ancient One
as Dr. Asira
