zdeněk svěrák (born 28th march 1936 in prague) is best known as a czech actor and writer. he is also a noted playwright and songwriter. he is the holder of 3 magnesia litera awards and 3 czech leo awards. he studied at the pedagogic university and was a teacher. after 4 years as a teacher, he started to work in czechoslovak radio. there he met musician jaroslav uhlíř and since then he collaborated with him.