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