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