The Untold Truth Of Grant Imahara From MythBusters

Originally, the only real stars of "MythBusters" were hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, but as the show went on, viewers were introduced to the Build Team: Kari Byron, Tori Belleci, and Grant Imahara. While Imahara may not have had the over-the-top personality of his co-stars, he probably had the most experience in both robotics and in the entertainment industry. Imahara helped operate two of the most iconic characters in the "Star Wars" franchise -- and he even helped Craig Ferguson get a sidekick on his late-night talk show. Let’s take a look at the untold truth of Grant Imahara from "MythBusters."
#GrantImahara #Mythbusters #Celebs
The skeleton sidekick | 0:00
Creating a monster | 2:20
Industrial Light & Magic | 3:35
R2-D2 and C-3PO | 4:24
Grant and The Energizer Bunny | 6:07
His book on killer bots | 7:27
More BattleBot goodness | 8:54
Let's get personal | 9:45
Finding a mentor | 10:41
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[@GrungeHQ]

Who is the best scientist on Mythbusters?

[@benparker384]

There are scientists on Mythbusters?

[@clearcontentment3695]

Phineas and ferb

[@chrismitchell4010]

Jamie (want big boom)

[@chrismitchell4010]

@@benparker384 yes, yes there is.

[@obsidian9998]

Macro scientists, it still science.

[@Andrewmehr_]

Holy shit I just heard the news and I'm floored. All the memories of watching myth busters and having my mind blown of what these guys could create and test. What a sad day.

[@42O-]

Same for me man...

[@docairline5016]

And I just heard last week 😔

[@NegiTaiMetal011]

It is indeed devastating for us Mythbusters fans. I'm heartbroken at this. Rest in peace Grant Imahara. You are cool, fun, funny, talented and awesome. You're gone too soon. We will miss you.

[@RalFingerLP]

Rest in Peace my friend

[@AndroctonusHector]

2020 is just trash , RIP Grant Imahara.

[@TexasRailfan2008]

Caligula Fortuna yeah...

[@PopeyeSolos]

1347 worse

[@jvccr7533]

2020 has a trash-can of a heart.

[@paulcannon7387]

RIP Grant Imahara.

[@chiefmutherfuckinbuffalo3110]

The good get taken by god first

[@BLAZEREN101]

R.I.P Grant you magnificent human being. We were all so lucky to watch your incredible talent take off. You will be sorely missed in this world....

[@Judas1911WR1]

what a legend! ...i watched some old robot-wars videos when i found this and reading the title expected some drama

[@mush9667]

Who's here after hearing his death :( Him and the entire Mythbusters crew were my inspiration for engineering and science. You've done well Grant! May you rest in peace.

[@mhan00]

I’m in shock. He was one of the best media presences for Asian Americans for a long time in television and was an inspiration for an entire generation to go into STEM. This one hurts. RIP, and thank you for years of entertainment and education.

[@spookytimescaryvideos4395]

All his accomplishments and you focus just on his race, what is wrong with you

[@mhan00]

@@spookytimescaryvideos4395 what’s wrong with you? I am Asian American and grew up with a decided dearth of people who looked like me on television who weren’t depicted as losers and nerds, or if lucky, as a lifetime martial artist who existed for the white lead to eventually defeat after practicing martial arts for a few weeks via montage. Seeing someone like Grant, a competent, fun loving part of a team was something I would have loved to see as a kid, and I hope his presence in tv helped inspire a whole generation of future Asian American actors and actresses and people in the media as he helped pave the way for them.

[@inspectahgex1910]

@@mhan00 And this, Ladies and Gentlemen, is why representation is important.

[@Bearodon]

@@inspectahgex1910 I dissagree, I look up to people based on their merits not their ethnic background.

[@harrylane4]

@@Bearodon look man, i get that youre white and have never had an issue with seeing people like yourself represented in media, but asian people in the US have not had that benefit.

[@erikwaterson361]

And now he's gone. His brain was too powerful for his own good. Rest easy, friend. You made our childhoods hilariously educational and fun.

[@TinyFord1]

Video: “Grant was arguably the most capable” Me: I don’t see anyone arguing against that... EVER

[@danielerre2907]

oh my... Sad to learn the news, RIP Grant Imahara

[@CorgiButtOnWheels]

This video was suggested to me just HOURS before his passing. Rest in peace, Grant. May the force be with you wherever you are.

[@meridian3396]

The streets of heaven have been most definitely upgraded

[@leon15776]

They certainly have ,haven’t they

[@atomicsquid9836]

Robots everywhere

[@davidlp3019]

Well I just heard the news. Absolutely devastated. He was my favourite personality on the show as he didn't try to "steal" it but he was still a funny dude. So sad. Life takes the good ones far too young. God Bless Grant rest in peace.

[@gemmel3197]

Always like him on Mythbusters - he knew his stuff. But I had no idea he was so accomplished.

[@tactan9172]

Someone I thought I would never be so affected by his passing, was him. So sudden, thank you for everything Grant.

[@lilhumbler]

2020 Sucks man... RIP Grant.

[@falloutcosplay8802]

Rest in peace Grant imahara he will live on in the memories of thousands of people who cherish the memories that you gave them

[@skinnybuddha8988]

I grew up watching him as he came onto Mythbusters and loved him and his personality. Have even been getting into his new show White Rabbit Project 🐇. I've been able to introduce my daughter to him this way. Truly a terrible loss to many, many people. Rest in piece grant, you've done so much for this world.

[@andrewalley3579]

RIP, you will alway be remebered as one of the mythbuster legends

[@panick_9550]

The fact that Adam and so much of the build team worked together on star wars for a time before mythbusters is really interesting to me. It's one of those cool details we find out as adults I guess. Grant had such an influence on so much in my life. RIP GRANT it hurts that I'll never get to meet you at a con and thank you for all of your work 💔💔💔

[@ianstephens333]

Dislike for the bs “untold” truth title

[@MoneyMunday]

i rarely downvote but i agree. downvoted.

[@2overseer]

Had anyone ever told you before?

[@Kyanzes]

He was kind of presented in Mythbusters as the guy who does the "leftover" busting. Well, it wasn't HIS show I guess. Anyways, all of them seemed quite talented to be fair.

[@the_luminary]

True

[@thomaslindell5448]

Carrie sucked

[@nathanschimke7309]

Thomas Lindell she died bro

[@chrism45]

@@thomaslindell5448 Kari and I think she needed to stop the nerds from overnerding. Although she wasn't a great host or a great engineer either.

[@Chu3505]

Thomas Lindell Carrie is only there for eye candy ok.Just like Pamala Anderson in the first season of a show call Home Improvement with Tim Allen.

[@ayroyal0791]

Grant was a hero to me growing up. His death is heartbreaking.....my heart breaks for his family. RIP Grant Imahara, another good soul lost too soon.

[@esverker7018]

6:57 is a tragic shot. Only one of the people in the frame is still alive. Both Jessi and Grant died within a year of each other. Really heartbreaking.

[@SheepShanker]

His robot almost killed him Robot: falls over

[@Test-tz8pg]

600Lbs falling like that is considered almost death. Imagine getting driven over by the back wheel of a car. Never underestimate the power of a heavy falling object, they a scary boi

[@SheepShanker]

@@Test-tz8pg imagine standing on the sidewalk and a truck drives by

[@kaizer-777]

@@SheepShanker Too spooky.

[@Test-tz8pg]

@@SheepShanker That ain't the same. Many people die every day from heavy objects in blue collar work. Not very many get killed by standing on the sidewalk. Granted, sidewalks aren't safe either. lumberjacks have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world (~1/200 chance of death on the job). Their job is to make heavy objects fall. Have you been around large falling objects? Have you seen the insurance rates for anyone working around cranes/forklifts. My grandpa's company pays ~60$/hr in insurance per employee because cranes and forklifts. If they didn't have those, I believe the rates would be ~20$/hr. Insurance is based of the likelihood of an injury and the cost of said injury, with that high of rates, it shows the rate and cost are VERY high.

[@Zalwalloo]

@@Test-tz8pg many people die from a robot almost landing on their foot?

[@VaeVictisXIII]

I miss the old Mythbusters days, was such a great show to grow up around.

[@lucid8693]

RIP Grant Imahara. You made our childhood life, memorable with your techy robots and science technologies. Your legacy will be missed.

[@TheLoyalShinobi.]

Rest In Peace Sir Grant Imahara. Thank you for a fun childhood

[@chrismitchell4010]

So when you say "the robot nearly killed him" you actually meant to say "the robot fell over kinda near to him"😂😂😂😂😂

[@dragonmac1234]

Yes, that is exactly it, fell over near him. I was more concerned when he built those big contraptions with swinging arms lol

[@JamesTTierce]

i understand that youve probably have not worked around heavy equipment but what happened in that video is a damn close call. Imagine if that 800 lb piece of steel rolled one more time? He would have been pinned down by it. The crushing factor on his legs could have easily killed him especially because you have no idea when he could have received help. Life in trades like this is easily taken away. Since ive been a welder, ive known of 5 men who have died. That is only a couple years.

[@babbirios9492]

@@JamesTTierce been there. 300 lbs roll tipped over me (just like in the video) broke both my fib and tib bones on my leg (by myself). Safety boots did their job thoug, I was able to get my foot out safely.

[@JamesTTierce]

Except people aren't responding solely as a laugh. They're actually criticizing the danger. Just cause you can make a joke out of something doesnt make it serious. Also just because I typed a paragraph doesnt mean I'm anything but calm. This may not be the case for most KZbin commenters but It doesnt require much effort

[@zanti4132]

Yes, that's how the Internet works. It's like when an asteroid comes within 2 million miles of Earth and you read how all life on the planet could have ended that day.

[@Fayanora]

LOL I assumed the modern Energizer Bunnies were CGI.

[@fiveoneecho]

Pretty sure they are. I thought it was odd that he presented it like 2 feet was surprisingly big. I always thought the robot ones looked a meter+ tall. Like R2D2 sized.

[@curtisbme]

Modern ones certainly are. This was the 'in-between' ones.

[@steve00alt70]

yea no company would spend a million on a 2 ft bunny its all CGI

[@jameson1239]

Optic500 not a million if he was right the most they do cost about as much as a Ferrari testrossa it’s about 200k each witch would be about 600k for all three

[@CRBN27]

RIP Grant. We will miss you so much. Fly high ♥️

[@KantFromEC]

R.I.P. Grant, thanks for helping raise an entire generation of engineers and inventors.

[@borimirtheboring]

OMG! Grant created Geoff Peterson? Literally the Best Talkshow Sidekick ever!

[@a7xrachel]

rip grant. truly a childhood hero of mine. i grew up watching him and the rest of the mythbusters. gone too soon :(

[@MiniMC546]

Grant, you truly are one of the greatest... Your passing is too sudden for us to comprehend at this point. RIP

[@ricklee6196]

This is so heartbreaking. I have the entire Mythbusters collection, and often watch episodes several times per week. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Grant.

[@leeboy2886]

Damn I never knew he was so accomplished. He seems like he would be really cool in person.

[@sik59rt]

“Almost crushed” sounds like tv talk

[@anepicotter4595]

I think he just means he would have been seriously injured while alone had he not stopped it from falling on him

[@nicholasschiller7084]

lol. I was thinking the same thing

[@khornetto]

@@anepicotter4595 If it rolled further it could have been toast for him. And considering the legs could angle and move, it's not an unreasonable thought.

[@GeneralAeon]

@@nicholasschiller7084 imagine being run over by the rear wheel of a car, that's how it would be for Grant if he hadn't of stopped it

[@thecloneguyz]

*Jessi Combs invention really did kill her though

[@ThomasGabrielsen]

It is very sad that Grant Imahara is gone. I pretty sure I've watched every episode of Myth Busters at least one time, and of all the great personalities that was on the show Grant was one of my favourites.

[@devincreislerstudios]

Rest in Peace Grant Imahara. You were my favorite mythbuster!

[@doodskie999]

I noticed there are 2 people that never seem to age 1. Keanu reeves 2. Grant Imahara

[@blackvikingthrone]

doodskie999 you forgot about Pharrell Williams

[@dothmotherknowyouwearth]

Paul Rudd?

[@JE-ng4ty]

That's what happens when your not problematic😂

[@khoichau8316]

Asian don't raisin

[@davidyoon5932]

Will Smith too

[@zacharyhames8035]

You know I really didn’t feel like 2020 was to bad of a year until now. Quite honestly I’ve felt that I could “manage” every tragic event of 2020, but this hits noticeably harder than anything that has happened yet. Grant had an amazing impact on me, growing my passion for electronics and electrical engineering. Out of every mythbusters cast member he was the one I empathized with most. He was a great man who inspired the next generation to engineer, make, and invent. You will be forever remembered and missed by me and the millions you inspired throughout your life. Good bye.

[@catmp3]

Rest in peace grant! sad you're gone so young

[@scott_clarke]

R.I.P. grant. Contributed to much of my childhood. Always entertaining on myth busters as well

[@KazooK-gx2sv]

Rest in Peace, Grant. We all miss you.

[@fetty_6192]

RIP Grant you’ll be missed by many!

[@jefftolan9212]

RIP. Thanks for the memories.

[@TheNeXusCore9032]

I watched Mythbusters when I was younger and hearing that Grant passed away just recently is a major letdown. RIP man. I'll never forget how you made Mythbusters a great show.

[@SallySoberanes]

Man what an inspiring, light bringer of a human. My heart hurts knowing the world is now without this incredibly talented innovator. R.I.P. Grant

[@cityandgirl]

I’m so over this year. Everything has been heartbreaking. RIP. 💔

[@HEAVY_CREAM]

RIP you mad scientist. You were a role model for many young people and who knows how many you've inspired to get into STEM fields. Rest easy 😭

[@JohnJaggerJack]

This guy is in part responsible for me getting into engineering. You will be missed, Grant.

[@oat3500]

RIP Grant you will be missed, you were a inspiration to all aspiring engineers.

[@MrTannerfigueroa]

Rest In Peace Grant, thank you for all you’ve accomplished

[@tylermays3721]

You will be missed. Thanks for being such a big part in my childhood !

[@Mythril_Clips]

Grant Imahara was truely a genius and under rated prop creator. he will forever live on in the man that i am today.

[@samcrocalifornia2660]

R.I.P Grant... What a brilliant mind he was, my prays goes to you,your family and friends... 😔🤲🙏

[@janzalar6024]

what a life, what a career. my respects, hat off and may he rest in peace

[@MellowsPlay]

Damn man.... He worked so hard. RIP Grant! Died from Brain aneurysm :(

[@Deffno]

Rest in piece brother, thank you for everything you've done to inspire others.

[@rustyaxelrod]

A little sad but happy to see Jesse Combs in this video.

[@dragonmac1234]

Yeah, she is gone but not forgotten by her fans.

[@hotdogandahayride9823]

Me too.

[@alexyoungberg5232]

Wow didnt hear about this until now. She was great on spike tv back in the day. Rip.

[@nicholaspalacio9672]

Wow. I had no clue she had passed away. Can’t believe I didn’t hear anything about it, it was less than a month and a half ago. Hell of a woman.

[@large_n_widetm2116]

Made me sad too

[@Enrique-Garcia]

Video: "The spider machine nearly killed Imahara" also Video: *spider machine slowly tips over and is easily stopped one-handed by Imahara*

[@TinyTyranitar95350]

he didn't stop it with his hand. it weighs 600 lbs. if it had kept tipping it would have crushed his lower body and he would be stuck there without help until someone came into the workshop the next day.

[@TwoAPTMLMusicProductions]

@@TinyTyranitar95350 You must not understand how leverage works. There was not nearly that much weight being applied to him while the robot is teetering on one side.

[@hackdeez1075]

@@TwoAPTMLMusicProductions exactly , it's 600 pounds.

[@SonsOfLorgar]

@@hackdeez1075 eh... no. More like 30-60lbs of momentum. The 600lbs mass is clearly supported by the parts resting on the floor when he stopped the tumbling.

[@TwoAPTMLMusicProductions]

@@hackdeez1075 you also apparently DON'T KNOW HOW LEVERAGE WORKS 😂

[@Wild_Productions]

He was literally the most kind person. He didn't deserve this. No one does. My child hood memories involve Mythbusters. And battle bots. Grant. You. We're. My. Favorite.

[@israel7788]

R.I.P Grant, a great man.

[@raseruuu3742]

He's almost always smiling. What a cool guy

[@nw7696]

One of the coolest people ever! I was stuck on a project, reached out to Grant at what I am sure was a busy time in his life and actually got a reply. I totally appreciate his sincerity and the valuable information he has given. 😊👍🏻

[@jessl5535]

Rest easy Grant ♡ I grew up watching him on Mythbusters and followed him through adulthood along with many others from the show as it began to change and break off through the years. 49 is way too young.

[@KienDLuu]

Grants life and the people he was surrounded by reads like a who’s who of innovators from the 90’s and 2000’s. What a legacy! RIP Grant Imahara.

[@tristanbooker]

We will always remember you Grant.

[@RaigyoEcU]

mythBusters was a big part of my childhood, RIP.

[@dplumpp]

RIP Grant. at 6:57, that's Jessi Combs, of "Extreme 4x4" fame on Spike TV. she also held the women's land speed record. she was tragically killed in another record attempt last summer =(

[@youcanbesmartaskhow3857]

She had more cajones than the rest of the crew combined. Over 400mph multiple times. I wont speak ill of the dead but that spider video was not nearly fatal.

[@AnimeFeverTime]

Just got the news of his untimely passing, very bizarre and sad. The late late show was the only talk show I always wanted to watch and I remember being pleasantly surprised to find out my fellow yellow mythbuster rep Grant created Geoff. It always made me feel good growing up seeing a smart, engineering type dude getting mainstream media attention and being entertaining to boot. RIP Grant Imahara, your creations and influence shall live on.

[@Yezpahr]

So even with such a title there's still no dirt on the guy?? We must search harder!

[@jessewilson8676]

Yezpahr they never even mentioned he starred in a lot of fanfiction for Star Trek Many of which had some good production values.

[@adamvasquez9926]

I'm sure he called Ukraine too, quick call Adam Schiff.

[@Yezpahr]

@Justin Martone Haha, calling others cancer and only after that say you hope I'm joking.... It's actually the people like you who shout cancer all day long and don't use their brain. My original post was obviously a joke, but you saying that I'm a cancer of society wasn't a joke apparently.... So in the end, you're the cancer here.

[@rmbassett58]

@Justin Martone no no OP is right. Its a basic human social skill to recognize a joke. And no matter how many ways you try an explain it, the fact that you commented what you did shows a lot about you. A lot if things that i dont care to spell out for you, but you should seriously do some personal reflection.

[@rmbassett58]

@Justin Martone it was advice, old man. Take it or leave it, your choice, not mine. Now stop replying, and go do something with the precious little time you have left instead of trying to retain the precious little dignity you have left amongst people who couldnt care less

[@joeorton1218]

I was waiting for the robot spider to trap him in his web

[@thefunkinator2435]

Rest in Peace, Grant. You were too good for us, and we were lucky to have you.

[@maradjade1848]

Rest in peace beautiful soul 🙏 ❣️😭

[@Richard-Espanol]

I remember one time he was making some sort of decapitation weapon based on an old kung fu movie. He built hidden blades in it that would swing out when he pulled the string back. He tested it on a table and had it WAY TOO CLOSE. I don't exactly remember how close it was but it could have easily gutted him. Glad you're still with us Grant lol. Keep making awesome/badass stuff but please be careful haha

[@ArchangelExile]

It snagged his shirt.

[@Richard-Espanol]

@@ArchangelExile oh god that's right lol

[@Otokichi786]

Do you mean this movie? www.imdb.com/title/tt0071512/reference Wait, there's more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZPMfX6BhNWWoZY

[@fiveoneecho]

I seriously miss Mythbusters just because of Grant.

[@IChroniclesofNerdiaI]

I'm so sad he has passed on. A brilliant mind left this world too soon. I'm so sorry for his family and friends.

[@Rufus1524]

I grew up watching the MythBusters I even have a few autographs from all the main hosts. When I think of my favorite show, I always think of the MythBusters. The show would’ve never been the same without Grant. I hope you rest easy brother.

[@JTMarlin8]

Title: The Untold Truth of the guy who built robots Video: This guy built a ton of robots WTF?

[@REX-gq6ur]

Grant looks 20 years younger than his actual age.

[@kIDNEYKid-xt9uc]

Classic asians. Well, kinda. Im asian and look 10 years older than i am. Guess i got shitty genetics :/

[@emersonsrandomvideos248]

Same here... i look way to older than i should...

[@Scrotum_69420]

Its because he is Asian

[@eamonahern7495]

I'm in my forties used to watch mythbusters in my 30s and thought Grant was in his 20s at the time. Turns out he's at least 5 or 6 years older than me!

[@aish125]

We who have Japanese blood should live longer !! This is too sad losing him at 49.Only 49.

[@michaeloneil2379]

Rest In Peace. Mr Imahura passed away Monday July 12 2020.

[@w.a4856]

R.I.P. Grant. I always enjoyed watching your work, and you had so much left to offer. We are greater for having known you and less for losing you too soon. Could 2020 PLEASE stop with the tragedy and turmoil? It’s just getting ruck-snucking ridiculous. 😠

[@alucardthecrimsonfucker5233]

*R. I. P.* Grant Imahara, thank you for giving us wonderful childhood memories.

[@dragonmac1234]

I miss Geoff Peterson. As a long time Mythbusters fan I'm surprised some of the other machines Grant built on the show didn't at least injure him, especially the ones with swinging blades. RIP Jessi Combs.

[@wendellpowell5838]

Such a brilliant mind.. Sad to hear his passing.. Prayers for his friends and family..

[@JRvonP]

christ.. cant believe this.. he's years younger then me rip, loved everything you did for us

[@tylerbracken702]

rest in peace Grant Imahara you will be missed

[@theexmann]

Such talent, and he seemed like a genuinely down to Earth person. RIP

[@Raitis2394]

I wached this video this morning, whilst being unaware of his death at that time. He was my favorite mythbuster if i had to pick, but they are all fascinating engineers to me. He will truly be a loss to society, and to the millions of scientists and engineers who ware inspired by his genius. Rest in peace Grant,You will not be forgotten.

[@rickhunter6479]

As a mechanically inclined person I looked up to him he was a genius😢

[@danielhager3150]

Thank God his pinky-toe wasn't seriously injured in this horrible mishap. 👀

[@GeneralAeon]

If it landed on his leg it would have turned his lower body into a pancake and he would be left their until the morning

[@rthomp03]

Not to mention, crushing muscle releases potassium into the bloodstream, which can stop your heart if the concentration gets high enough.

[@OverLandGeek]

6:59 RIP Ms Jessi Combs. God Speed. We will miss you.

[@leungzinwang4188]

RIP Grant

[@lchurch0174]

I liked him the most on Myth Busters. He personified a humble nice guy you would enjoy a beer with. His death saddened me more than most of the others among the famous who died.

[@forisfive5309]

Grant had so much more to give to the world. I wish you weren't gone man. Thanks for all the inspiration.

[@genkai7278]

Omg I can't believe he's gone, RIP Grant

[@Davest420]

Man I’m legit sad about his death. I spent many hours watching you on tv when I was younger. You were always funny, super intelligent and humble. Rest easy my nerdy friend. I’ll see you again one day. ✌🏻

[@DocStrange30]

Rip Grant. Im usually not affected by celebrity deaths, because they're just a face on a screen. Grant was different. You could tell he was a genuinely good man. Sensitive, brilliant and all around great role model. Condolences to his family and friends. This is truly a sad day. At least his love and passion is visible forever for everyone to witness through his many tv projects . RIP Grant.