Ljubomir Jurkovic Deda was born in 1960 in Karlovac, Croatia, where he was raised and finished his education, and where he also has a residence. His acting career started with collaboration with living legend of Croatian cinematography, a director KrstoPapic. Chosen for his charismatic look he was a perfect match for roles which followed. His remembered project was a many times rewarded anti-war movie "The Living And The Dead", where he played a role of cold bladed executor from WW II.