Barbara O. Jones

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Barbara O. Jones

Acting 100 December 12, 1925

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…

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Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

7.0 1975 TV Show
American Playhouse

American Playhouse

6.6 1982 TV Show
Demon Seed

Demon Seed

5.9 1977 Movie
Daughters of the Dust

Daughters of the Dust

6.3 1991 Movie
Diary of an African Nun

Diary of an African Nun

6.5 1977 Movie
Freedom Road

Freedom Road

5.2 1979 Movie
Bush Mama

Bush Mama

6.7 1979 Movie
Black Chariot

Black Chariot

10.0 1971 Movie
Enigma

Enigma

7.0 1977 Movie
A Powerful Thang

A Powerful Thang

6.0 1991 Movie
Child of Resistance

Child of Resistance

7.0 1973 Movie

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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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  1. 2001
    Maangamizi: The Ancient One

    Movie Dr. Asira

  2. 1991
    Daughters of the Dust

    Movie Yellow Mary

  3. 1991
    A Powerful Thang

    Movie (as Barbara O)

  4. 1982
    American Playhouse

    TV show Yellow Mary

  5. 1979
    Freedom Road

    Movie Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones)

  6. 1979
    Bush Mama

    Movie Dorothy

  7. 1977
    Enigma

    Movie Miranda Larawa

  8. 1977
    Demon Seed

    Movie Technician

  9. 1977
    Diary of an African Nun

    Movie Sister Gloria

  10. 1975
    Wonder Woman

    TV show Sell

  11. 1973
    Child of Resistance

    Movie

  12. 1971
    Black Chariot

    Movie Sylvia