Pepe Johnson is a Canadian actor and screenwriter. He is best known for playing Tom O’Folliard in the MGM+ series Billy the Kid (2022-2025). During his time on the show, Pepe wrote the first draft of a Western screenplay inspired by the atmosphere and aesthetics of the production. He has since written a Las Vegas crime comedy, a psychological horror film, and a found footage thriller which is currently in development. His work explores themes of corruption, inequality, and class struggle, influenced by the writers and directors of the American New Wave.