- Valiant has the following ancestry: paternal side - Croatian, Italian, French, Hungarian, Slovak, Asian, Moroccan and maternal side - Spanish, Czech (Bohemian), and Polish. This is based on his proven ancestry and DNA evidence.
- Valiant's original intended birth name was "Matthew James Christopher F******* II". He was raised in the Town of Kronenwetter, WI. Valiant graduated in 1992 from Mosinee High School in Mosinee, WI. He was one of the first high school students in MHS history who earned a "music letter" for his letterman/varsity jacket his junior year as a drummer and percussionist for Concert, Marching, and Jazz band as well as numerous music competitions.
- Valiant began acting in theatre at the age of 12 in a University of Wisconsin - Marathon Center Theatre Production November 1986 "The Caucasian Chalk Circle". He had many speaking roles including Bizergan Kazbeki(nephew of the Fat Prince Arsen Kazbeki), The Biggest Bully Boy, An Iron Shirt Soldier, and Blockhead the singing soldier. His sister Agnes was stage manager. Valiant was one of many actors featured in the Wausau Daily Herald. There is a picture of him in the WDH as an Masked Iron Shirt Soldier using the butt of a rifle on a man in chains on stage.
- Valiant speaks, writes, translates, and reads English, Spanish, and Italian.
- As part of Graduate School entry requirements for Bemidji State University, Valiant's IQ results were 160.
- Valiant was one of a few selected as a VIP "straight ally"for the Twin Cities Pride Festival in Minnesota in 2004. Valiant wrote song lyrics for an commissioned inspirational song "Our Voice of Truth" for OVMC (One Voice Mixed Chorus, a GLBT chorus)along with friend and composer Paul Kovacovic. This song can be found on OVMC's 2004 and 2008 CD "Building Bridges" and 2012 iTunes Radio Classical Songs. This song was sung by OVMC at various concert venues and the 2004 Twin Cities Pride Festival. Also, the audio version is available on YouTube. com.
- Valiant has skills in hand to hand combat, fencing, and riding horses. He has operated and experiences with firearms, blunderbuss, muskets, and whips. Most of his experiences with hand to hand combat and firearms are from being a member many years in a real life American Militia in the Midwest and Southwest US divisions.
- Valiant had LASIK eye surgery in May 2006 by Celebrity LASIK Surgeon Dr. Glen Kawesch at his La Jolla, CA office. Dr. Kawesch had offices in La Jolla and Beverly Hills, CA USA. Dr. Kawesch was also a LASIK surgeon to Actors Jessica Simpson, Alan Thicke, and model Taye Diggs as well as many famous Athletes.
- On his paternal grandmother's side of the family, Valiant is related to James George Janos better known as actor, former MN Governor Jesse Ventura.
- Friends with actress Katherine Connella.
- Friends with Brittany Hughes, International Fashion Designer and Model from New York.
- Performed Baritone Voiceovers for SUV controls in studio at Precision Powerhouse in Minneapolis, MN.
- Valiant has been involved in The Go Game Corporate Role play (Headquarters in San Francisco, CA) since 2003. He has performed mostly as Luke Deadweight the Pirate and Tony Tuesday the Mobster in two states (MN and CA).
- Collects First Edition Books from the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries, Antique Weapons such as a Toledo Steel Sword (made in Spain), Nineteenth Century Crossbow Pistol and Arrows, Spike Mace, and Flintlock Pistols, and Wooden Carved Cats from Africa, Indonesia, and/or Thailand.
- Computer Technician for the O'Reilly ETech Conferences in San Diego, CA in 2007 and 2008.
- Portrayed a Mobster in various acting venues such as "Gianni Sent Me" Dinner Theatre, The Go Game Corporate Roleplay, and My Network TV 13 TV series "Desire" (Table for Three).
- For over two decades, Valiant has been a musician. He began as a drummer and percussionist and then learned piano. In college, Valiant took up Bass Guitar. He has been in several bands such as "Tyme Window" and "Renegade". Valiant sang lead baritone and played piano/keyboards and/or bass guitar with other musicians and bands for music events. Also, he sings lead baritone duet/duo vocals, backing baritone vocals, song writing, music composing, plays piano and/or bass guitar for well-known and unknown singers, musicians, and bands. This all takes place in studio and/or music venues in San Diego and/or Los Angeles, CA.
- Valiant's paternal grandparents Pavao Janko(Paul John 1888-1975) was born & raised on an old Military Frontier Border Town in Northern Croatia/Kingdom of Hungary, immigrated to America in 1910 and Jelena(Helen 1890-1970) was born in Nice, France, raised in Croatia,immigrated to America in 1914. They were married in East Whiting/Chicago, Indiana in 1914. Valiant's maternal grandparents Thomas (1912-1994)and Mary (1917-2011)were born and raised in Chicago, IL USA. They were married in Chicago, IL USA in 1937. Valiant's parents are Matthew (born in Eagle River, WI USA in 1927)and Christine (born in Town of Peplin, WI USA in 1942)were married in Mosinee, WI November 1965. Valiant has one older sister Agnes (named after maternal great grandmother) born January 1967.
- As a novel writer, Valiant writes under several foreign name aliases. The genres of his novels are historical and romantic swashbuckler adventure fiction. His writing is inspired by nineteenth century Romantic and Victorian Era British Writers. Also, his writing is influenced by Rafael Sabatini, Barbara Cartland, and Alexandre Dumas.
- Valiant's favorite actor is Tyrone Power (1914-1958) and favorite actress is Maureen O'Hara (1920-2015). His favorite movies are "The Count of Monte Cristo" (2002),"The Fall"(directed by Tarsem),"The Black Swan"(starring Tyrone Power and Maureen O'Hara),"Against All Flags", "The House of Mirth" (starring Gillian Anderson), and "A Winter's Tale"(2014).
- Valiant has character speaking roles in upcoming films such as Crown Prince Arisztid Janos of Hungary in "Enchanted Beloved" and Matteo Castiano in "Mafia for Life/Made Men". He also has upcoming roles in Theatre such as Captain Volante in "Life is a Dream", Roy Walker/The Red Bandit in "The Fall" (originally a movie directed by Tarsem). Antonio, Duke of Milan in "The Tempest", Tybalt in "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" and Pirate Harry Flash in "Treasure Island".
- Valiant was selected to be one of many Steampunk Fashion Models for Fashion Designer and Producer Leonard G. Simpson's 10 Best Dressed Awards and Fashion Show at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA (November 13th, 2014). He will be doing some up and coming "Revolutionary" male modeling of various Mens fashions with costumes (mostly nineteenth century style attire), bow ties, tuxedos, Steampunk, Dieselpunk, and Goth Fashions.
- Valiant grew up reading the following publications: "Smithsonian", "Popular Mechanics", and his Aunt Mary's (Air Force retired/militia member) lifetime subscription "Soldier of Fortune" Magazines.
- Valiant is 5'9 and wears a mens size 12 shoes since he was 12 years old. When he portrayed characters for a UWMC Theatre Production "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" in November 1986, Valiant was as tall as several of the University male students on stage too.
- On his paternal grandmother's side of the family, Valiant is related to Juraj Janosik, a legendary Slovak Highwayman (1688-1713). Janosik was a Slovak folk hero, peasant symbol of the freedom fighters against feudal oppression. There are many poems, stories, and even statues paying homage to this Slovak Highwayman. Janosik was a leader of Highwaymen who never killed anyone who was robbed. Also, he was known to take from the rich and give to the poor. Eventually, Janosik was captured, imprisoned, and hung on a hook through his side for robbing stage coaches.
- Valiant's overseas relatives, Fuduric own and operate "Fuduric GmbH & Co KG". Their website is Fuduric.de, one of the premier providers of renovation, construction, and service support for the US Government in Europe. They have government military firms in Fuduric GmbH & Co KG(Germany), Fuduric Bulgaria Ltd (Bulgaria), and Fuduric d.o.o. Croatia (Croatia).
- (2016 -present) working on two original musicals promoting multicultural and multiracial diversity. The titles for both musicals can not be revealed yet. A well-known Entertainment Investor has expressed interest in funding both musicals. Valiant has been in his cousin's recording studio writing song lyrics in English or Spanish and composing music (piano, bass guitar, and drums) for some original songs for both musicals. There are some well known songs in which permission and credit is being sought out for. Also, Valiant will be singing (baritone) and portraying a character as well as playing bass guitar , piano, or hand drums in each musical.
- portrays Pirate Harry Flash (baritone) sang pirate songs and played a west African drum (djembe) in the play "Treasure Island" (modern adapted version) at Long Beach Playhouse in Long Beach, CA. (April 2017)
- portrays Prince Gremin, Russian General and Aristocrat, in the play "Eugene Onegin" (non opera version) at Diverse Theater in Los Angeles, CA. (October 2017)
- Attended and walked the red carpet at a Caftan Fashion Show and authentic Moroccan Dinner from the Kingdom of Morocco at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, CA (August 2016).
- On his maternal great grandmother's side of the family, Valiant is related to Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Mucha 1860-1939) a Famous Czech Art Nouveau Painter and Decorative Artist.
- Valiant has been collaborating with a a screenwriter friend on a classic literary novel to screenplay for a upcoming play "The Count of Monte Cristo", a novel original written by Alexander Dumas. This Action Adventure and Romance play will be at an outdoor style venue with sword fights, stage coaches,, and intriguing stage set design and construction in Southern California.
- One of several stage managers for the musical "Hamilton" in Los Angeles, CA 2017.
- Valiant has accepted a book deal for a Children's adventure book series by a major publisher.
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