Morales was born in Guatemala City to José Everardo Morales Orellana and Celita Ernestina Cabrera Acevedo. He comes from a circus family and is an Evangelical Christian. After his father passed away in a car accident during his childhood, Morales, his mother, and siblings moved to his grandparents’ home, where he grew up.

During his early years, he and his brother Sammy worked alongside their grandfather, selling bananas and used clothing at a local market. Morales later earned degrees in business administration and theology, as well as a master’s in strategic studies specializing in security and defense.

He gained fame as a TV comedian, starring in the series Moralejas (“Morals”) with his brother Sammy. In 2011, he officially changed his first name to Jimmy. Morales has been married to Patricia Marroquín for many years and is a father of three.