Daniele Gaither facts for kids

Daniele Gaither is an American actress and comedian. She is famous for being a regular cast member on the sketch comedy show MADtv. She also played the role of Super President Kickbutt in the TV series The Thundermans.

Early Life and Career

Daniele Gaither was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After graduating from Northwestern University, she moved to Los Angeles in 1993 to become an actress. There, she studied at the famous Groundlings School, a place where many comedians train.

Gaither's first regular TV job was on a show called Hype in 2000. She later appeared on The Rerun Show and had a role as a hairdresser on the comedy show Reno 911!.

Work on MADtv

Gaither first appeared on MADtv in an episode during its second season. In 2003, she officially joined the cast as a featured performer for the show's ninth season. This was a big deal because she became the second Black female cast member in the show's history, replacing Debra Wilson. The next season, she was promoted to a main cast member.

On MADtv, Gaither was known for her funny impressions of famous people. She impersonated celebrities like Tyra Banks, Condoleezza Rice, and the singer Eve.

Characters on the Show

Gaither played many original characters in different comedy sketches, including:

• Dellie Mae Jackson (7 A.M. Condo Report)
• Loretta (Taco Hell)
• Mrs. Conkling (Holly Meadow Estates)
• Renee (QVC Quacker Factory)
• Shatrice (The B.S.)
• Yvonne Criddle
• Ruth Shaw (The Great North)

Celebrity Impressions

Gaither was famous for her ability to imitate many different celebrities. Here is a list of some of the people she impersonated:

Animal Activism

Gaither is a lifelong vegetarian and loves animals. In 2004, she was nominated for an award from PETA, an organization that works to protect animals. She also co-hosted an awards show for the group with fellow comedian Jennifer Coolidge.

Film and Television Roles

Besides MADtv, Gaither has appeared in many other TV shows and movies.

Television

• MADtv (1996, 2003–06) as Various Characters
• Hype (2000) as Various Characters
• The Rerun Show (2002) as Series Regular
• Reno 911! (2003, 2005) as Chandra
• Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2007) as Smokey
• The Haunted Hathaways (2014) as Super President Kickbutt - Crossover: "The Haunted Thundermans"
• The Thundermans (2014–2018) as Super President Kickbutt
• BoJack Horseman (2016-2020) as Sextina Aquafina and Biscuits Braxby
• A Mine Is A Terrible Thing To Waste (2017) as Viennetta
• The Great North (2021-2022) as Various Characters
• The Thundermans Return (2024) as Super President Kickbutt
• The Thundermans: Undercover (2025) as Super President Kickbutt

Film

• Caught (2002)
• Lincoln's Eyes (2005)
• Necessary Evil (2008)
• No Ordinary Hero: The SuperDeafy Movie (2013)