Introduction
Denny Love is an American actor and comedian known for his sharp comedic timing, charismatic screen presence, and ability to blend humor with emotional depth. He is best recognized for his breakout role as Chip “The Colonel” Martin in the Hulu miniseries Looking for Alaska and his recurring role as Kevin Jackson in the Paramount+ series Mayor of Kingstown.
Career
Early Debut: Born Denzel Irby on December 30, 1992, in Madison, Wisconsin, Denny began performing at a young age and made his television debut in 2015 with a guest role on Chicago P.D.
Breakthrough Role: Gained widespread recognition for playing Chip “The Colonel” Martin in the 2019 Hulu miniseries Looking for Alaska, appearing in all eight episodes.
Major Success: Appeared in shows like Empire, Lucifer, L.A.’s Finest, and The Neighborhood. He delivered a strong performance as a rookie prison guard Kevin Jackson in Mayor of Kingstown Season 3 (2024).
Film & Comedy Work: Starred in films such as The Duel (2023/2024), Unpregnant, and Awayy. He actively performs stand-up comedy, touring nationally and appearing at major venues like the Laugh Factory.
Recent Work: As of 2026, he continues balancing acting roles in television and film with his growing stand-up comedy career and digital content collaborations.
Family Life
Denny Love (born Denzel Irby) was raised primarily by his grandmother in Madison, Wisconsin, after facing early family challenges. He keeps his romantic life private and is not publicly known to be married or have children. He is close to his family and often credits his grandmother as a major influence in his life.
Denny Love Net Worth
As of 2026, Denny Love’s net worth is estimated to be around $0.7 - 1.3 million. He has earned his wealth primarily through acting roles in television and film, stand-up comedy performances, and digital content collaborations.
Notable Achievements
- Breakout role as Chip “The Colonel” Martin in Looking for Alaska (2019).
- Recurring role in the hit series Mayor of Kingstown alongside Jeremy Renner.
- Successful transition from guest TV roles to lead ensemble parts and stand-up comedy.
- BFA graduate from DePaul University’s Theatre School.
- Rising comedian with national tours and live performances.