Leadbetter is a surname. Notable people and characters with the name include:
People Daniel Parkhurst Leadbetter (1797–1870), a state senator in Ohio during the 1840s. Danville Leadbetter (1811–1866), a career United States Army officer and Confederate general during the American Civil War. Dave Leadbetter (1934–2006), a Scottish political figure. David Leadbetter (golf instructor) (born 1952), a leading golf instructor, originally from England and residing in the United States. Frederick Leadbetter (1875–1948), an American financier and lumber and paper milling executive. Jimmy Leadbetter (1928–2006), a Scottish footballer (soccer player). Phil Leadbetter (1962–2021), a leading player of the resonator guitar. Stan Leadbetter (1937–2013), English cricketer Stiff Leadbetter (c. 1705 – 1766) British architect and builder
Fictional characters Jerry Leadbetter, a fictional character on the British television show The Good Life. Margo Leadbetter, a fictional character on the British television shows The Good Life and Life Beyond the Box: Margo Leadbetter.
See also Leadbeater, surname Leadbitter, surname Ledbetter (surname)