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