In 1990 he was named one of Tinseltown's "10 Sexiest Bachelors" along with Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin and John F. Kennedy Jr. The same year US Magazine named him "Hottest Semi-known with Unexplored Star Potential." Alas that potential remains unexplored until today. After The Young Riders' cancellation in 1993, GREGG RAINWATER all but disappeared from the public view. He appeared as guest star in Walker Texas Ranger [playing Walker's cousin David Little Eagle] and has lent his voice a couple of times to the animated series Gargoyles as Natsilane. He also appeared on the big screen in the movie Streetfighter starring Jean Claude Van Damme. 

His absence on the big or small screens notwithstanding, Gregg has made an indelible impression on a lot of women during his run as Buck Cross on the Young Riders. Buck is the half-White, half-Kiowa who finds himself torn between two cultures which do not seem to appreciate his uniqueness. Fortunately, Buck has found a home with the Pony Express riders. Insightful and wise-beyond-his-years, Buck is one of the best scouts in the territory. For this reason, the army always looks to him for help in tracking outlaws or speaking with the various Indian tribes. 

Buck, or Running Buck as he is called by his Kiowa brethren, is the half brother of war chief Red Bear. He had a promised wife, a White young woman named Camille or Little Bird, but she was taken by White men during a raid in the Kiowa camp. A man with quiet humor [he became increasingly funny especially during the last season], Buck's only problem seems to be the people's prejudice against his red skin. 

Born in Flint, Michigan, Rainwater knew he wanted to be an actor after seeing the film Oliver in the sixth grade. After convincing his parents of his sincere intent to become a professional actor, Rainwater set out to do community theater plays continuously throughout his elementary and high school days. After graduating from high school, Rainwater toured England with the Warren Youth Chorale. Rainwater turned down a scholarship to Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. to move to Los Angeles, where he immediately became involved in theater. He joined the West Coast ensemble Group and appeared in Andrew Campbell's award-winning American Basswood among other productions. 

After making several guest appearances on the daytime drama Days Of Our Lives, Gregg landed his role on The Young Riders. An active member of Earth Communications Office, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating members of the entertainment industry on environmental issues, Rainwater devotes his extra time to a variety of ecological and non-profit organizations, including Juvenile Diabetes. 

Ocean Tribe (1997) playing Noah -- The movie involves a group of friends -- one of whom is dying. He wants to see the ocean before he dies so his dearest buddies take him to fulfill his final wish. I still don't have an idea if Gregg plays the leader of the pack.
 

Street Fighter (1994) T. Hawk -- Reviews described this Jean Claude Van Damme action flick as "cartoonish." What did they expect? It was based on a video game! Gregg didn't get to do much, didn't have too many lines but he was able to kick some butts as Van Damme's second in command. This is the first time he was seen after the cancelation of The Young Riders. He cut his hair, chin-length.
... aka Street Fighter: The Battle for Shadaloo (1994) 
... aka Street Fighter: The Movie (1994) 
... aka Street Fighter: The Ultimate Battle (1994) 
 

Young Riders, The (1989) TV Series playing "Buck Cross" 

Notable guest appearances
Promised Land (1997) playing Arthur Yazzi in 1997 -- He plays yet another Native American character. Arthur returns to his people to convince them to sell their land to developers. He is sort of a villain here, but "goodness" still radiates from him. Note to managers: no thug/villain roles for this guy until he learns to listen to his "dark side". Thanks to Lladywolf1 for the screen grabs.