But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Day in and day out, he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other peoples money with no escape in sight. 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 wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. Its baggeditup.net. After the movie [premiered in theaters], my Facebook account exploded. Im still going through the friend requests. 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? One day, he went to check on it and the lock had been cut. The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson, Kate McKinnon and Jason Sudeikis. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. LRM: So tell me on where are you now? LRM had an exclusive phone interview with David Ghantt last week, the real-life culprit who pulled off the successful bank heist. I told them that this was the color regiment. 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. DUMB She is the diamond of my soul. David Ghantt: Well, my compatriots did lock themselves out of the van. It has a lot of things youll look for in a storya little romance, money, adventure and travel. story behind the second largest 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 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. WOMAN GETS TIME IN LOOMIS HEIST - Greensboro News I had more than 700 message requests. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. LRM: Do you enjoy the publicity for yourself? 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. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real I was also made myself available on set in case if someone wanted to talk to me. Why would you want this story to be told and to enjoy this? Creative Insights. David Ghantt: I would be really philosophical about this. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. 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 Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. I would like to think, in my heart-to-heart, he wasnt going [to kill me]. LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real David Ghantt Every time I meet this guy, it was always in a very public place. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. LRM: True. David Ghantt: In my way of thinking, you are part of the story and people will talk about you regardless. David Ghantt People did come up to me and asked me for my autograph. Themansion party is real. I pretty much let them have their way with it, as you say. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. LRM: You were a movie consultant on this project. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said. David Ghantt CREATIVE. Channel 9 speaks with the man at the center of Loomis Fargo In the end, it is a good story. I took a picture from back in those days to show them. DUMB David Ghantt When they painted the cars, they were the wrong shake. LRM: You did serve time in Federal prison and it was a very well-known bank robbery. Loomis Fargo heist history in Charlotte. Ghantt added, I really enjoyed the movie. WOMAN GETS TIME IN LOOMIS HEIST - Greensboro News Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. 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 I was taken back. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. With the bandits blowing millions on lavish and ridiculous luxuries, they leave behind a glaring trail of evidence. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. David Ghantt 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, He was also married. Eventually, the money had to run out. I loved it that she is part of my life now, because of all this. David Ghantt: No, I havent talked to them in a very long time. One of my compatriots, Steve Chambers was in charge of the money. Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. My name is David Scott Ghantt. LRM: Did you like the portrayal of yourself in the movie? Collections. No one could just pull off the crime of the decade. October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Mostly with Zach. What did you have to do to survive? I was standing there at the time with this hug spear in my hand. LRM: [Laughter] Now the movie portrayed that they sent someone to kill you in Mexico. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. VIDEO. Yes, *that* David Ghantt, lol. Thats my standard answer these days. I thought he did a really good job. But neither of those things would matter after he met Kelly Campbell. I also explained to Owen [Wilson] on what it was like to be in Federal prison. I cut out a lot of partying and stuff that wastes my spending. There are also a bit of comedy and some tragedy. Thats some of my work. Additionally, we also discussed about his life in Mexico, the discoveries, and his life today after all this fame. David Ghantt David Ghantt: They did hire a guy to kill me. David Ghantt When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. He now has a wife, a construction job, and a child. My name is David Scott Ghantt. He just never had the opportunity. You know as well as I doits Hollywood. Creative Insights. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. Please click here if you want to opt-out. I stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. LRM: When you first heard the story he was there to get rid of you, what was your reaction? 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 Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. LRM: Obviously, this is comedy and not a documentary. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. Custom Content. Model Employee Manage To Steal More Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. David kissed his sleeping wife on the cheek on the morning of Oct. 4. Im assuming you dont have any more contacts with your co-conspirators. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. Two New Featurettes For CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Are HERE! WOMAN GETS TIME IN LOOMIS HEIST - Greensboro News I wanted to change my life. But, thats a huge amount of money that would just disappear. Seven Charged In $17M Heist Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Seven Charged In $17M Heist MASTERMINDS will be available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. Its the small things like that. 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 believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. wcnc.com At first, David Ghantt said, "I didn't take her seriously. David Ghantt I live down here in Jacksonville, Florida. They put some elements of the real thing into the movie. David Ghantt He said he put that amount of money in a storage building. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. The amount of money stolen is correct. Tell us on what was actually real from that movie. CREATIVE. Then I realized I needed to be more conservative. David Ghantt 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 stole $17 million, and Zach Galifianakis played me in a movie. LRM: Do you still have that well-known fame today after being a free man? Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. By now, you probably know the names -- David Ghantt, Steve Chambers and his wife Michelle, and Kelly Campbell. Just lounging around. It was one of the first things they voted on. To me, [all of this] was a business deal between the original three of us. Star Wars And Conflict Resolution: Interview With Scott Maravilla | TC, Creed III Review: Creed-Verse Rising & Star Treks Curse | BGRtP, Children of the Corn | Elena Kampouris, Kate Moyer, and Kurt Wimmer on Next Installment to the Franchise That Never Dies, 2023 Crunchyroll Anime Awards: Getting Big, Going Bigger, Quantumania Writer Hints That Ending Fan Theory Might Have Substance, Dave Filoni On Transitioning Ahsoka From Animation To Live-Action, First Look At Disneys Haunted Mansion In Teaser Trailer And Poster, Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham New Images Reveals Elseworlds Villains, The Crossover Trailer | Disney+s New Coming Of Age Series, Creed III | Selenis Leyva on Motherhood and Latino Boxing, LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real Life Thief Who Inspired MASTERMINDS. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. 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. Collections. Her husband, Steve Chambers, whom prosecutors have called the main defendant, began serving an 11-year sentence earlier this year. Zach Galifianakis played David Scott Ghantt, with other roles played by Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. 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 even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. I just sat back and waited on my money. His wife, they said, got breast implants and used cash to purchase a 1998 BMW Z3 sports car. WIFE David Ghantt WIFE MASTERMINDS is available on Blu-ray, DVD and digital download tomorrow. He was also married. David Ghantt Project #ShowUs. Channel 9 speaks with the man at the center of Loomis Fargo I run the heavy equipment. VIDEO. BBC Motion Gallery. I did do a lot of diving down in Mexico, which is a great diving spot. My face popped up. I wouldnt want to change anything. I wasnt attracted to him or anything, but he was a nice guy, Campbell said. I know your compatriots would like to keep this low key. Project #ShowUs. WIFE Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. LRM: For whatever its worth, its a good answer. Like I said before, money does weird things to people. LRM: Were you actually concerned that you were one of the most wanted man in the United States while you were in Mexico? David Ghantt discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. Just living day-to-day. Then you have the huge velvet Elvis. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. AMA In October of 1997, I was a vault supervisor for armored truck company Loomis Fargo, when I made off with $17.3 million. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. The Internet was still new at the time. Project #ShowUs. CREATIVE. I even helped them design the set, where he breaks into the vault. 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. Were you really hailed as a hero? Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F LRM: If you had to relive that heist againwhat would you do differently? 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. DUMB When you have money, you just have different problems: The David Ghantt: That was the first thing the FBI told me when they had arrested me. At the time it was the second largest cash robbery ever to happen on US soil. Ghantt believed the new employee would make a good replacement for his wife, but the feelings were not necessarily reciprocated. 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 probably not the best answer to be honest with you. Web29 David Ghantt Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images. David 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?. He was also married. They bought a huge diamond and paid with cash for it. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: The Beast Lays On The Charm In New TV Spot. Looking back at Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. My wife and I are starting a microbusiness. You might as well take part in the conversation. He was also married. David This website is using Google Analytics. 20 Years Later: 'Masterminds' of One of the Largest Bank Heists wcnc.com [Chuckles]. Looking back at 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 David Ghantt: At first, I had a pretty good party. The contents were missing. There were things in real life that my compatriots did that was pretty comedic and stupid. Web1) David Ghantt is underpaid and unhappy. People did ask questions or they wanted to chat. I really shouldnt change anything. October 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery When they showed the mansion scene, the great big velvet Elvis painting was for real. When we worked together [for Loomis], we'd joke about it. 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. EDITORIAL. David Ghantt: My standard answer now is [to say] that the person I was thenI am certainly not that person now. LRM: Im curious. So what made you do it? You look nothing like Zach? Ghantt labeled himself as a jerk who was dissatisfied with his life before stealing the money. David That just added to the comedic element. 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 just wanted to restart. story behind the second largest 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 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 gave him the short synopsis. David Ghantt: I think its a great story. David Ghantt, a Gulf War veteran, had never been in trouble with the law. He was also married. LRM: Most people who commits the crime of the decadedont usually want their story to be told. David Ghantt: There are quite a few small facts and tidbits. LRM Exclusive Interview: David Ghantt, Real Custom Content. What was the number one question? We talked about the fiction and fact from the movie. That was probably the first thing. wcnc.com Model Employee Manage To Steal More Looking back at When you have money, you just have different problems: The Creative Insights. In Kukulcan Plaza in Cancun, Mexico, they had a small Internet caf. One time, he knocked on my door when I was getting ready to go scuba diving. Campbellwho was married herselfrepresented something new and exciting. 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. Were just getting started on that. Also the Author of The Book of Dave: A New Path After a $17 Million Misstep https://t.co/qBMUgcNZ4F 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. He was also married. BBC Motion Gallery. Spending years in prison, he said, gave him time to re-invent himself. Chambers wife, Michelle, bought a minivan in cash and began taking frequent trips to the bank to make deposits. David Ghantt: Mostly, it concerned for Zach [Galifianakis] to have the right shirt and carrying the right pistol. Hes a family man with a wife and daughter. 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. Loomis Fargo heist history in Charlotte. I was like, Okay.. David Ghantt normally came home between 6 and 8 p.m., and often he was late, his wife said.