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