Broadbent is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Alan Broadbent (born 1947), New Zealand–born jazz pianist
Donald Broadbent (1926–1993), English psychologist
Ed Broadbent (born 1936), Canadian politician
Edmund Hamer Broadbent (1861-1945) English missionary and author of The Pilgrim Church
Gary Broadbent an English Rugby player.
George Robert Broadbent (1863–1947), Australian cyclist and map publisher
Graham Broadbent British film producer
Harry Frank (Jim) Broadbent (1910–1958), British-Australian pilot
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
Joseph Leslie Broadbent (1891–1935), American religious leader
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) (1933–2013), English footballer
Punch Broadbent (1892–1971), Canadian ice hockey player
Russell Broadbent (born 1950), Australian politician
William Broadbent, 1st Baronet (1835–1907), English neurologist