Buck L. Upp

City of Scottsdale

Buck with the authentically restored Glendale Police '48 Plymouth

Buck L. Upp the Clown has been with the City of Scottsdale since January, 2002.  He began his career affiliated with the Glendale Police Department since his debut in October 1997, during National Crime Prevention Month. Buck and his pal Louie the Monkey have been performing all over State of Arizona.

He specializes in different themed safety shows.  Currently, Buck is offering presentations under the title  "Be Cool, Be Safe" with the categories:   the "Stranger Danger Show", "The Drug Safety Show," and "Good Friends are not gang members".

Buck at Glendale Fire Station 57

In order to keep up with the demand for his appearances, Buck only performs for elementary school audiences, grades K-3rd.   At this time, he turns down requests for block party appearances. 

Buck is a founding member of the S.M.I.L.E. Organization (Safety Magic In Learning Experiences).   S.M.I.L.E. is an international organization that promotes the use of clowning, magic and puppetry to teach safety messages to children.  For more information on S.M.I.L.E., please check the website: www.smileclowns.org

Buck hosted the June 2000 episode of "When Duty Calls" on KGLN Channel 11 (city access cable show) with Steamer the Clown from the Glendale Fire Department.  If you catch it on re-runs, you'll be able to see the 48 Plymouth police car (pictured above) restored by Officer Dan Kallberg of the Glendale Police Department!

Buck at the 2002 Fiesta Bowl Parade with Grand Marshall Luis Gonzales 

of the 2001 World Champion Arizona Diamondbacks and family.  (Photo by Patty Meagher)

If you would like to request an appearance by Buck L. Upp the Clown, please contact his business manager, Bruce Wall, at (480) 312-7787.  Please be aware that Buck's time is limited, and that requests for performances outside the City of Scottsdale must be approved in advance. 

Last modified on 8/8/02.