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