Christopher Gartin is a New York native, who has appeared on stage, in movies and on television. One of his earlier exposures on the small screen was alongside Samantha Mathis on the show, Aaron's Way. He has since appeared in high-profile programs like Baywatch, Melrose Place, Law & Order, NYPD Blue and
Crossing Jordan . More recently, he has guest-starred on E-Ring,
CSI and
House . He also recently starred with Jodie Foster in the motion picture, Flightplan.
Rick Purdy, played by Christopher Gartin on Side Order of Life, is Jenny's mentor and the West Coast editor of InPerson magazine. He has harbored a long-standing crush on Jenny's best friend Vivy, whom he knows is simply too good for him.
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