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