Donna McDaniel was born in Buffalo, New York, and attended North Tonawanda Senior High School, Class of 1972. She made her film debut in Horror Star (1983) before appearing in the cult classics Angel (1983) and Deux plombiers à Hollywood (1984). Donna performed many songs on the soundtrack for Deux plombiers à Hollywood (1984) and went on to a successful career as a backup singer for several musical acts including Billy Idol. Along with Guy Thomas, she performed the song "Let's Pretend (That It's The First Time)" for the soundtrack of Rich Girl (1991).Donna has a younger sister, Debra.