Gbenga Akinnagbe to Work Alongside Nurse Jackie

Gbenga Akinnagbe will appear on at least seven episode of Nurse Jackie next season.

The actor, who most recently appeared on Fringe and The Good Wife and who will forever be known as Chris Partlow to The Wire fans, will portray a temporary nurse at All Saints Hospital.

Entertainmeny Weekly describes this character as "handsome, qualified, and much-liked by his peers.

Look for the third season of Nurse Jackie to premiere on Showtime in early 2011.

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