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