Question: What American actor who appeared in five films over a period of six years, all of which were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, was part of the company  co-founded by David Wheeler and Naomi Thornton in 1963?
Sentence (from "Damien Chazelle"): He rose to prominence for writing and directing his second feature film, "Whiplash" (2014), which received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Relevant evidence: No