Johnny 5

Johnny 5 (originally S-A-I-N-T Prototype Number 5) is the fictional robotic star of the movies Short Circuit and Short Circuit 2 and a TV special called Hot Cars, Cold Facts after being struck by lightning and escaping the Nova Robotics Lab. He is voiced by Tim Blaney.

Voice Actors

 * Tim Blaney (movies)
 * Peter Greenwood (guest appearance on Home only)
 * Russell Turner (Hot Cars, Cold Facts only)
 * Greg Berg (guest appearance on Muppet Babies)

Trivia

 * It took a dozen people to operate Johnny 5 at one time.16 Electrifying Facts About The Short Circuit Movies
 * For close-up shots, Johnny 5 becomes a giant hand-puppet: his arms are manipulated by extended metal rods, similar to that of the Muppets.
 * At full height, Johnny 5 stands 6 ft. tall.
 * Among all the celebrities and fictional characters Johnny 5 has impersonated are the following-
 * John Wayne
 * George Raft
 * Larry Fine
 * Elmer Fudd
 * Desi Arnaz
 * Sylvester Stallone
 * Clint Eastwood
 * Dr. Ruth Westheimer