This question is aimed at the guys (FtMs), but it's open to others:
Growing up I realized really early that my father was not the best role model for me as a man. In fact, there were very few positive role models in my life until I went to high school and met my best friend's father. Her mother is also a wonderful person, but I had met other great women, and was happy to finally meet a guy I could look up to. Until then I had heard so many men make excuses for their selfish behavior and so many women basically say, "Well, he's a man, what do you expect?", that I honestly thought there were no really good men (and I think that made me hesitant to express my male side).
Through my friend's dad I learned about patience, tolerance, selflessness, and good parenting (all qualities my father lacks). He and his wife are still around (though elderly) and he continues to be a positive role model by taking care of his bedridden wife (she has MS), never complaining and always being happy to be there for her and for others. We're still in touch after approximately 30 years, but my father and I stopped speaking over 25 years ago - I guess that about sums up the difference.
Anyway, I'm curious if any of the guys (FtM or bio-men) have had positive role models that have been instrumental in developing their own male psyches - either a regular person, or someone well-known (actor, singer, artist, politician, writer, etc.).