Denny Love facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Denny Love
Love in 2019
Born	Denzel Irby (1992-12-30) December 30, 1992 (age 32) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Education	DePaul University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	2015–present

Denny Love, whose real name is Denzel Irby, is an American actor. He was born on December 30, 1992. He is best known for his roles as Barry in the TV show Empire and as Chip "The Colonel" Martin in the miniseries Looking for Alaska. He has also appeared in TV shows like Chicago P.D. and Lucifer, and the movie Unpregnant.

Early Life and Schooling

Denny Love grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. His grandmother raised him. He was a member of the Boys and Girls Club in Dane County.

He went to Madison West High School. After high school, he studied theater at DePaul University. He finished his studies there in 2015.

Acting Career Highlights

Playing Barry in Empire

Denny Love played the character Barry in the TV series Empire. He appeared in three episodes of the show.

His Role in Looking for Alaska

Denny Love got a big role in the miniseries Looking for Alaska. This show is based on a popular book by John Green. Even though he didn't know John Green's books before, Denny read the novel Looking for Alaska to get ready for his audition. He even used a speech from the book for his tryout. John Green himself called Denny to congratulate him when he got the part!

Denny played Chip "The Colonel" Martin in all eight episodes of the series. His character was a scholarship student at a special school called Culver Creek Academy. In the original book, the Colonel's race wasn't mentioned. However, in the TV show, the character was made Black. This change added more meaning to the character's story and actions. It helped viewers understand his feelings better.

Film and Television Roles

Denny Love has acted in several movies and TV shows. Here is a list of some of his work.

Movies

Television Shows