Howard Marner — Short Circuit Character Profile

About Howard Marner

Ruthless CEO of NOVA Laboratory who wants to reclaim and dismantle Number 5.

Howard Marner — Character Profile

Alignment

Villain

Species

Human

Abilities

Corporate management, Strategic planning, Resource allocation

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 8/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 9/10

Character Facts

Played by

Austin Pendleton

Appears in

Short Circuit (1986)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Howard Marner — Conflict Owner — Number 5 (Tim Blaney)

  Marner treats Number 5 as a lost asset and demands his immediate return for dismantling.

• Howard Marner — Professional Manager — Newton Crosby (Steve Guttenberg)

  Marner is Crosby's corporate superior who prioritizes profit over ethical considerations.

• Howard Marner — Professional Manager — Skroeder (G.W. Bailey)

  Marner commands Skroeder's security operations but quickly discards him when the mission fails.

• Howard Marner — Conflict Protector — Stephanie Speck (Ally Sheedy)

  Stephanie's initial cooperation quickly turns into active resistance against Marner's corporate agenda.

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• Number 5 (Tim Blaney)
• Howard Marner's Aide (Tom Lawrence)
• Reporter (Jan Speck)
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• Farmer's Wife (Marjorie Card Hughes)
• Gate Guard (Herb Smith)
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