Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Could you talk a little more about that? BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. CREATIVE. There are also a bit of comedy and some tragedy. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves I took a picture from back in those days to show them. Custom Content. VIDEO. I was standing there at the time with this hug spear in my hand. David Ghantt: When I first met Zach and sat down to talk about it, he said, You realize Im going to be playing a dumber, clumsier version of you. Its all being part as a comedy and its Hollywood. I wouldnt want to change anything. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me. LRM: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. If I hadnt done on what I did and how everything unfolded like it didI wouldnt have my daughter today. Then you have the huge velvet Elvis. LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? You did something else instead. But, thats a huge amount of money that would just disappear. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. David Ghantt: Oh, yeah. CREATIVE. You said that was the number two question. Creative Insights. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. The amount of money stolen is correct. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. I just wanted to restart. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Were just getting started on that. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. 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David Ghantt: Its a little less dramatic on what they had shown in the movie. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Project #ShowUs. David Ghantt: There are quite a few small facts and tidbits. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Collections. My name is David Scott Ghantt. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. I thought he did a really good job. Thats probably not the best answer to be honest with you. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. To me, [all of this] was a business deal between the original three of us. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, It was one of the first things they voted on. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. The true part is that Kelly did say, Did you try the backdoor? They were ready to set the van on fire for real. I run the heavy equipment. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. I did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot. There were things in real life that my compatriots did that was pretty comedic and stupid. Its baggeditup.net. She is the diamond of my soul. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. David Ghantt: The number one question is usually, What made you do it?. My face popped up. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. So what made you do it? On the non-philosophical side, it probably be much better off if I done everything by myself. I also explained to Owen [Wilson] on what it was like to be in Federal prison. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. Thats my standard answer these days. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. They bought a huge diamond and paid with cash for it. You might as well take part in the conversation. LRM: So tell me on where are you now? I work for a small construction company. LRM: Were you actually concerned that you were one of the most wanted man in the United States while you were in Mexico? He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Creative Insights. I know your compatriots would like to keep this low key. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. All of us will be looking forward to your story by watching the movie on Blu-ray or DVD. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. He was also married. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. I told them that this was the color regiment. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. He was also married. I would like to think, in my heart-to-heart, he wasnt going [to kill me]. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Now on the lam and in over his head, David must dodge the authorities, evade a hilarious hit man, Mike McKinney, and try to turn the tables on the ones he trusted most. LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. I might be a little biased. Just lounging around. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. He was also married. Tell us on what was actually real from that movie. LRM: If you had to relive that heist againwhat would you do differently? Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Day in and day out, he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. He just never had the opportunity. Mostly with Zach. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. LRM: Im curious. David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. What was the number one question? BBC Motion Gallery. Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Why would you want this story to be told and to enjoy this? You look nothing like Zach? I gave him the short synopsis. One time, he knocked on my door when I was getting ready to go scuba diving. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. Along with a group of half-brained criminals led by Steve Chambers and an absurdly faulted heist plan, David manages the impossible and makes off with $17 million in cash..only problem is he foolishly hands the money over to this wild group of double crossers and has been set up to take the fall. LRM: True. Collections. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. In the end, it is a good story. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. He was also married. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. While she made small deposits at first, she became more reckless, eventually making a deposit of thousands of dollars in cash, telling the teller not to worry: Its not drug money. No Honor Among Thieves LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. Project #ShowUs. I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. I might even have more these days. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. David Ghantt: I was very sure they [were looking for me]. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. EDITORIAL. I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. VIDEO. David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. There are a bunch of bizarre things they bought. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. This website is using Google Analytics. Custom Content. One of them went into a bank and asked, How much money can I deposit before you call the IRS? Its things like that. David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. LRM: For whatever its worth, its a good answer. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. LRM: Did you like the portrayal of yourself in the movie? EDITORIAL. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. Were you really hailed as a hero? I was also made myself available on set in case if someone wanted to talk to me. I went in there to do a basic search. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. I wanted to change my life. Eventually, the money had to run out. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. I was shocked. CREATIVE. LRM: When you actually pulled off this heist, was there any comedic incidents at all that was actually true? MASTERMINDS is based on a true story about a Loomis Fargo robbery, in which a small group successfully stole $17 millionmaking it the second largest bank heist in history back in 1997. Collections. Project #ShowUs. LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico. David Ghantt worked as a vault supervisor for the armoured cash vehicles at the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of Loomis, Fargo & Co. Ironically even though he worked for a company that moved millions of dollars every day, he was relatively underpaid. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell who soon lures him into the scheme of a lifetime. My name is David Scott Ghantt. VIDEO. And most importantly, talking with Zach. Thats some of my work. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. People did ask questions or they wanted to chat. I really shouldnt change anything. David Ghantt: No, I havent talked to them in a very long time. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F Honestly, it got spent and no one noticed. Its comedy. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. Its the small things like that. I ended up buying a small sailboat and go out to catch lunch. BBC Motion Gallery. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness. When they painted the cars, they were the wrong shake. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. That just added to the comedic element. EDITORIAL. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. After the movie [premiered in theaters], my Facebook account exploded. Like I said before, money does weird things to people. Im still going through the friend requests. BBC Motion Gallery. I was taken back. LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. That was probably the first thing. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. Themansion party is real. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. People did come up to me and asked me for my autograph. My name is David Scott Ghantt. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. Money does weird things to people. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM MASTERMIND MOVIE But it was Ghantt, now 47 and living with his wife and daughter in Jacksonville, Florida, who actually took more than 2,000 pounds of cash and just drove away from his job. So what exactly did you do for this production? Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. No one could just pull off the crime of the decade. Just living day-to-day. LRM: [Laughter] As for yourself, besides diving, what did you really do in Mexico? David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Please click here if you want to opt-out. Additionally, we also discussed about his life in Mexico, the discoveries, and his life today after all this fame. Five years he told how he explains his past like this: "People are very forgiving if you're open and honest right from the start. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. David Ghantt: That is the like the number two question that everyone asks me. David Ghantt: I would be really philosophical about this. Heres my last question for younot all of the stolen money was accounted forwhat do you think actually happened to the last few million dollars? David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. David Scott Ghantt, 28, was arrested Sunday on an island off the Mexican coast, near the resort city of Cozumel, FBI spokesman William Perry said today. LRM: Oh, that is an interesting question. I loved it that she is part of my life now, because of all this. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. David Ghantt: Awesome. In Kukulcan Plaza in Cancun, Mexico, they had a small Internet caf. I pretty much let them have their way with it, as you say. He was also married. The contents were missing. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. David Ghantt: My standard answer now is [to say] that the person I was thenI am certainly not that person now. I enjoy talking to you. I was like, Okay.. David Ghantt: Since the movie came out, I probably say I would have more now. He was also married. [Chuckles]. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. I had more than 700 message requests. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. One of my compatriots, Steve Chambers was in charge of the money. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. When they showed the mansion scene, the great big velvet Elvis painting was for real. They put some elements of the real thing into the movie. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. WebThe robbery was committed by Loomis vault supervisor David Scott Ghantt, his married girlfriend Kelly Campbell (a former Loomis co-worker), Steven Eugene Chambers (a one-time FBI informant), his wife Michelle Chambers, With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. Creative Insights. Ghantt says he believes in redemption, and that his mistake 25 years ago brought him all the things that are important in his life today. Ghantt, who had been with the bank since 1994, was promoted from driver to vault supervisor in 1997, where he earned $360 a week and befriended Kelly Campbell (Wiig), who got Ghantt mixed up in the plans for the heist after she left Loomis. Custom Content. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. Every time I meet this guy, it was always in a very public place. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. The Internet was still new at the time. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Anyways, David, I appreciate this conversation. I just sat back and waited on my money.
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