José Hernández Bethencourt, better known as Pepe Hern, was an American supporting actor, who usually played Spanish and Latino roles throughout his career. Pepe Hern participated in nearly 50 films. He played his most important roles in Borderline and Make Haste to Live. He was brother of actor Tom Hernández.

Hell's Island is a 1955 American film noir directed by Phil Karlson starring John Payne and Mary Murphy. The film was shot in the VistaVision wide-screen format. Hell's Island was re-released in 1962 under the title South Sea Fury.