Who is Number 5 in Short Circuit?

The original designation for the sentient robot before adopting Johnny Five.

Who plays Number 5 in Short Circuit?

Number 5 is played by Tim Blaney.

Number 5's abilities include superhuman strength, rapid learning, hacking, laser weapon, voice synthesis.

Number 5 has 5 mapped relationships in Short Circuit. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Robot
Abilities: Superhuman strength, Rapid learning, Hacking, Laser weapon, Voice synthesis

Number 5 — Alliance Protector — Stephanie Speck (Ally Sheedy)
Stephanie acts as Number 5's guardian and teacher, shielding him from those who want to dismantle him.
Number 5 — Professional Creator — Newton Crosby (Steve Guttenberg)
Crosby is the original engineer of Number 5 and becomes his primary advocate for personhood.
Number 5 — Conflict Owner — Howard Marner (Austin Pendleton)
Marner treats Number 5 as a lost asset and demands his immediate return for dismantling.
Number 5 — Conflict Hunter — Skroeder (G.W. Bailey)
Skroeder is the primary antagonist tasked with neutralizing Number 5 through military force.
Number 5 — Conflict Threat — Frank (Brian McNamara)
Frank's bounty hunting directly triggers a physical confrontation that forces Stephanie and Number 5 to flee.