Notable People
- See Category:People from Machen
In 2005, Dennis Spargo, a resident of Machen, along with several members of his family and friends, produced a film detailing the history of the village titled Machen: Then & Now, he sold it with help from the local council at the village hall.
Famous people from Machen include Ron Davies, often claimed as the "architect of Welsh devolution". He was honoured as a member of the Gorsedd with the bardic name "Ron o Fachen" (Ron from Machen).
Alfred Edward Morgans (17 February 1850 – 10 August 1933), Premier of Western Australia for just 32 days in 1901, was born in Machen.
Ian Thomas the former Glamorgan County Cricket Club cricketer, is from Machen. He Played for Glamorgan between 1998 and 2005 winning 2 one day league winners trophies with the club. He is also remembered for scoring the first Televised 20-20 century in 2004 (116 Not Out against SOMERSET.)
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