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