M. L. Varghese (1960 – 3 February 2011), popularly known by stage name Machan Varghese, was a Malayalam film actor and mimicry artist. He started his career as a mimicry artist in Kalabhavan and debuted as an actor through Kabooliwala.Thereafter he played many notable roles in Malayalam films, mainly as a comedian. Machan was married to Elsy. The couple have a son John Varghese and a daughter Rincy.