Valiant Michael

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]

(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.

Since 2015, Valiant has been a male model for Michael Kors Mens Designer Suits and Tuxedos in The Los Angeles Fashion Shows on a monthly basis. For three decades, Valiant has been involved in numerous acting venues from Theatre to Reenactments to TV Series to Movies. He has acted in Civil War Reenactments(North Union Regiment Captain),Revolutionary War Reenactments(American Militia Fighter),Renaissance Festival Performances(Swordsman),Shakespeare in the Park(Prince Escalus of Verona), Pirate Faire performances (Pirate),The Go Game Corporate Role play games (Mobster or Pirate), and various Steampunk characters. At the age of 12, while attending private grade school during the daytime, Valiant also earned University course credits in Theater (acting, mask creation/design, and voice training) and World Literature during the evening for two semesters. These University credits transferred within seven years towards his BA degree in English Education and Theater.

Valiant was born and raised by prominent Farmers and Land Owners in a Midwest farming community in Wisconsin originally owned and named after Pioneer and State Legislator Sebastian Kronenwetter. He showed a strong interest in the arts especially in music and theatre at a very early age. His most daring venture to date was being a Steampunk Aviator Male Model on the runway for Fashion Designer and Producer (Fashion Forward) Leonard Simpson's "10 Best Dressed Awards and Fashion Show" and Dress for Success Charity 2014 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA.

Computer Technician for the O'Reilly ETech Conferences in San Diego, CA in 2007 and 2008.

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.

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 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).

A degree in English Education (Magna Cum Laude) at MSC in 1996. He taught University Level English Literature under the direction of MSC Dean and Professor of English Dr. Vincent Beach, Ph. D. and Graduate Professorship Recommendations from Education Chair Dr. John Eitenmiller, Ph. D. , Professor of English Dr. Bruce Glassco, Ph. D. , MSC College President Dr. John Cable, Ph. D. , and MSC Dean of Academics and Professor of English Dr. Victor Macaruso, Ph. D. Valiant was in theatre during those college years as various characters and performed with other actors in "Shakespeare in the Park" as Prince Escalus of Verona. Valiant went on to Graduate School for a M. A in English Education at Bemidji State University but left after a year due to a "boring and repetitious curriculum". He continued his graduate work and earned two Doctorates, a Ph. D. and Ed. D.

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.

Also, he portrayed several characters in a UWMC Upstage Theater production of "The Caucasian Chalk Circle" in November 1986. Valiant earned his B.

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'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.

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.

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.