- When he auditioned for the role of Kronos on Highlander, producer Ken Gord didn't want him to get the role because he considered Valentine 'too pretty' to play Kronos. A long scar on the face was added to Kronos' appearance to fix that.
- The role of Colonel Montoya in Queen of Swords (2000) was specifically written for him on producer David Abramowitz's wishes (Pelka and Abramowitz had previously worked together in Highlander (1992)).
- Brother of Kazia Pelka
- The son of an Irish mother, Alma, and a Polish father, Tad.
- Fluent in French and Italian.
- Supports Leeds United FC.
- His mother's brother is the actor Randal Herley.
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