Broadbent is a family name and may refer to:
- Alan Broadbent (born 1947), New Zealand–born jazz pianist
- Donald Broadbent (1926–1993), English psychologist
- Ed Broadbent (born 1936), Canadian politician
- Gary Broadbent an English Rugby player.
- George Robert Broadbent (1863–1947), Australian cyclist and map publisher
- Graham Broadbent British film producer
- Jane Broadbent Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Roehampton University.
- Jim Broadbent (born 1949), English actor
- John Broadbent (1872-1938), British Army officer and Conservative politician
- John Raymond Broadbent (Quartermaster) (1893–1972), Australian Army brigadier
- John Raymond Broadbent (Major General) (1914–2006), Australian Army major general
- Matthew Broadbent (born 1990), Australian rules footballer
- Michael Broadbent (born 1927), English wine critic and auctioneer
- Paul Broadbent, English rugby league player
- Peter Broadbent (bishop) current Anglican Bishop of Willesden
- Peter Broadbent (footballer) (born 1933), played for Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. from 1951–1965
- Punch Broadbent (1892–1971), Canadian ice hockey player
- Russell Broadbent (born 1950), Australian politician
- William Broadbent, 1st Baronet (1835–1907), English neurologist
Other
- Broadbent Arena a multi-purpose arena in Louisville, Kentucky.