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| Born | April 30, 1886 Dayton, Ohio, US |
| Died | March 11, 1973 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Years active | 1913–1927 |
Jess Robbins (April 30, 1886 – March 11, 1973) was an American film director, writer and producer. He directed more than 70 films between 1913 and 1927. He was the first director to direct Laurel and Hardy in the same motion picture, namely The Lucky Dog .
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