Rich Rinaldi is a character on the WB television series Dawson's Creek. He is portrayed by actor Michael Pitt. Rich is introduced in the second season as a new student at Capeside High School. He quickly befriends Jen Lindley (Michelle Williams), and the two begin dating. However, their relationship is short-lived, as Rich breaks up with Jen after she tells him that she has feelings for Dawson Leery (James Van Der Beek). Rich later becomes involved with Joey Potter (Katie Holmes), but their relationship also ends after Rich cheats on her. In the final season of the show, Rich moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. He makes a brief return to Capeside in the series finale, where he attends Jen's funeral. Rich is a troubled young man who has a difficult time dealing with his parents' divorce. He turns to drugs and alcohol to cope, which often gets him into trouble. However, he is also a talented artist, and his paintings are featured in several episodes of the show. Rich is a complex character, and Michael Pitt does a great job of portraying him. He is one of the most interesting characters on Dawson's Creek, and his story is definitely worth watching.