👉 Dobby is a fictional character from the British children's television series "Harry Potter" and its spin-off novelizations, as well as various animated adaptations. The character first appeared in the 1980s book series by J.K. Rowling and was later portrayed by actor Kevin Kline. The term "dubby" is often used to refer to a type of character or creature that appears in the books but does not appear in the films, television shows, and related media.