Deceased
When Did Barbara O. Jones Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 98Also known asBarbarao, Barbara-O, Barbara OGenderFemaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn12/12/1925Died16/04/2024 (aged 98)Died inDaytonWikidataQ16197870 ↗TMDb#1421260 ↗
Barbara Olivia Jones, also known as Barbarao, Barbara-O, and Barbara O., was an American actress from Ohio 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. 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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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Los Angeles Plays ItselfMovie | Dorothy in Bush Mama (archive footage) | 79 |
| 2001 | Maangamizi: The Ancient OneMovie | Dr. Asira | 76 |
| 1991 | Daughters of the DustMovie | Yellow Mary | 66 |
| 1991 | A Powerful ThangMovie | (as Barbara O) | 66 |
| 1982 | American PlayhouseSeries | Yellow Mary | 57 |
| 1979 | Freedom RoadMovie | Rachel Jackson (as Barbara-O Jones) | 54 |
| 1979 | Bush MamaMovie | Dorothy | 54 |
| 1977 | Demon SeedMovie | Technician | 52 |
| 1977 | EnigmaMovie | Miranda Larawa | 52 |
| 1977 | Diary of an African NunMovie | Sister Gloria | 52 |
| 1975 | Wonder WomanSeries | Sell | 50 |
| 1973 | Child of ResistanceMovie | — | 48 |
| 1971 | Black ChariotMovie | Sylvia | 46 |